Responsibilities
A four- year academic and on the job apprenticeship to achieve the Food and Drink Multi-skilled Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship level 3.
This apprenticeship also consists of:
- City and Guilds Level 3 Maintenance Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical)
- BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Award in Food Safety level 3, and Principles of HACCP based Food Safety level 2
- Included in the 4 years is residential engineering training at college, 20 weeks in year 1, 16 weeks in year 2, and 10 weeks in year 3. The fourth year is spent consolidating learning and preparing for the End Point Assessment
- Access at our affiliated college to the latest technology in a purpose-built training facility equipped with the very latest machinery, dairy technology and software control systems
- Potential to study to a higher level e.g. HNC or Degree on successful completion
- Work alongside a team of highly skilled Engineers to identify opportunities and implement solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, with consideration with regards to health and safety, food safety and environment
- Work safely, with regard for your duty of care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work
- Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
- Work with MGTS external assessor to produce workplace assessment training plans
- Attend lectures, practical's and visits as per College learning Plan
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the four year apprenticeship, you will be offered the opportunity to apply for a role in the local engineering team or any other role in the company. Typically our apprentices move in to the shift engineering teams or day shift maintenance teams. In these roles engineers have accountability for maintaining and improving a whole range of our production lines and processes with real accountability for driving efficiency and reliability of our assets/machines.
Reality Check
Studying for the apprenticeship includes 20 weeks in year 1, 16 weeks in the second year, and 10 weeks in the third year - you therefore must be prepared to live away from home during the residential element at college. We pay for your accommodation and food during this time, and travel to and from college. The fourth year is spent consolidating learning and preparing for the End Point Assessment.
Skills Required
- Good communication skills – verbal & written
- Computer literate
- Good sense of team work
Qualities Required
- Ideal students will be motivated with a keen interest in engineering and the food industry, inquisitive and willing to learn
- A level of maturity to deal with balancing college life with work life
- Overall they must be prepared to commit to a 4 year period of study and a lot of hard work!
Qualifications Required
- Three GCSEs to include maths (higher) at grade 6/B or above and English grade 5/C or above
- One A level, would be desirable but not essential
Training Provided
- Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship at level 3, with end point assessment of skills/knowledge
- Diploma in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance at level 3
- Award in Food Safety and HACCP at level 2
- Integrated technical study and work-based learning
- Additional modules specific to the dairy and food industry
- Focus on skills in innovation, influencing, leadership and motivation
- On completion of your apprenticeship you will qualify for membership to the Institute of Technical Engineers
