Verallia UK is one of Europe’s most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the world’s most prestigious spirit brands for almost 200 years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future. As such, the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.
As we start to prepare and look ahead to the next 6 month and beyond, we are looking to recruit positions to strengthen our industrial teams and build our skillsets across our plants. To support this, we are looking for highly motivated and proactive individuals to join our dynamic Engineering Teams at our Leeds and Knottingley Plants on a 4-year apprenticeship.
If you have a genuine interest in an engineering career and meet the programme requirements, then this is an opportunity which can put you on the path to an extremely rewarding career with a well-established, highly successful local business.
We are looking for apprentice engineers in the following disciplines:-
- Cold End
- Machine Maintenance
- Mould Shop
What we offer: -
- Rates of pay in line with National Minimum Wage
- An excellent bonus payment of £500 at the end of Year 1, increasing to £750 Year 2 and £1000paid on successful completion of the year.
- Structured four-year apprenticeship supported by Leeds City college
- Individuals are fully supported during their apprenticeship journey by our dedicated Learning & Development Team – with an option to complete the course earlier, if appropriate
- Valuable practical and on the job experience; you will learn key skills such as working safely, communication and teamwork
- A full-time position will be considered after successful completion of the apprenticeship process for the right person
- Excellent career progression opportunities, both here and with the global group
Why be part of Verallia UK?
- Be part of a well-established, global organisation that has a heritage in glass making going back nearly 200 years
- Join an organisation with a commitment to continued sustainability, with an excellent and robust CSR roadmap to support this goal
- Continued investments in our UK plants year on year to support innovation and business growth
- Gain new skills and knowledge in an industry where you can build a strong and stable career
- Work in a supportive team environment with structured training and career progression
Verallia UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support candidates throughout the selection process. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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Engineering Apprentice in Leeds employer: Verallia
Verallia UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Knottingley site in West Yorkshire, where you can contribute to the sustainable glass industry. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide fantastic career progression opportunities, a supportive team culture, and benefits such as a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a successful multi-million-pound organisation that values your skills and initiative.
