Location: Leicester

Salary: £28,000 PA

Apprenticeship: Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3

We’re looking for an Engineering Apprentice to join our maintenance team at our Leicester site.

This is an opportunity to learn the ropes inside a fast-paced, automated food production environment while completing a recognised engineering apprenticeship. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, helping to keep production running smoothly while building the technical skills needed to become a multi-skilled maintenance engineer.

This role is about learning first, contributing second, and mastering the craft over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you’ll support a wide range of maintenance and engineering activities, including:

• Assisting with breakdown response and fault finding

• Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

• Learning to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings

• Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment

• Developing an understanding of PLCs and automation fault diagnostics

• Assisting with engineering documentation and records

• Taking part in continuous improvement projects to help improve OEE

• Attending team meetings and contributing ideas

• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and GMP compliance

You won’t be expected to work independently until you’ve demonstrated competence and completed the required sign-offs.

Health & Safety

Safety is the baseline in food manufacturing — not a bonus.

As an apprentice, you’ll be expected to:

• Follow all site Health & Safety procedures

• Complete all required training

• Work under supervision during maintenance activities

• Report hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions immediately

• Follow clean-as-you-go and food hygiene standards

• Wear appropriate PPE at all times

Learning & Development

Alongside your day-to-day role, you’ll complete a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and work towards relevant technical qualifications.

You’ll build practical knowledge and experience in:

• Mechanical maintenance

• Electrical systems

• Pneumatics and hydraulics

• Automation and control systems

• Food safety and compliance

You’ll also attend college or training provider sessions as required, with regular progress reviews from the Engineering Manager and your training provider.

What We’re Looking For

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above preferred)

• A genuine interest in engineering or manufacturing

• A practical, problem-solving mindset

• Willingness to learn in a hands-on environment

• Good communication skills

• Reliability and punctuality

Why Join Us?

You’ll gain real-world engineering experience in a modern production environment, supported by a team that wants to see you succeed.

No fluff. No being left to figure it out alone. Just proper hands-on learning, solid support, and the chance to build a long-term career in engineering.