Engineering Apprentice (Salaried)

Job title:

Engineering Apprentice (Salaried)

Company

Warburtons

Job description

Starting Salary of £21,500 per annum, increasing each year, tuition and accommodation fees paidEngineers aren’t born they’re bread and we’re gearing up to welcome applications for our 2025 Engineering Apprentices to join our family based in our Bellshill Bakery, (Glasgow). We are looking for our new Apprentices to have a passion for engineering and to be available to join the family in August 2025.Click to take a sneaky peek into the life of an Engineer at Warburtons.The RecipeOur Engineering Apprenticeship will take you on a journey of learning and development over the next 4 years, we will take care of your tuition fees as well as paying you for your hard work. There’s no reason to worry about student debt, we’ve got your bread & butter sorted, all we knead is for you to use your loaf and apply!As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.The Apprenticeship programme gives YOU the development and skill set you need for us to shape our future together. We are inviting Apprenticeship applications NOW in readiness for our selection events in February 2025.The RoleOur Apprenticeship provides the knowledge, skills and experience needed for the role of a Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer. These include, performing plant maintenance and conducting failure diagnosis, maintenance, repair and replacement of our highly automated control systems, mechanical, electrical and production systems along with learning about food and safety legislation.Typical things you can expect are:

• A structured 4-year Apprenticeship Programme
• Varied learning through a mixture of on-the-job training with your own Warburtons mentor and working with our training provider (MGTS)
• An apprenticeship that equips you to become a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• A varied programme that involves, electrical, mechanical and control engineering
• Learning to fault find and fix mechanical and electrical components including making and suggesting improvements.

At the successful completion of your Apprenticeship, you’ll have achieved your BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and you’ll be ready to start your career as a qualified Multi Skilled Engineer with us. This route is just the start of your career and can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions at site or involved with continuous improvement projects in head office.Essential IngredientsTo join our Apprenticeship programme in Bellshill you’ll need the following:

• You’ll be 18 years or over by the 1st September 2025 due to the residential requirement of the first year of study
• Achieved 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) to include a Level 5 or above in Maths, a Level 4 or above in English, a Level 4 or above in either science or ICT.
• Able to be flexible around work patterns, including shifts, weekends and evenings (from year 3 onwards)
• You’ll have excellent analytical skills and enjoy problem solving with a logical and structured approach
• Passion, drive and commitment to complete a 4-year apprenticeship with a genuine interest in Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Extra DoughLast, but by no means yeast, you’ll want to know what your breads worth

• A recognised development path and qualification to kick-start your career
• £21,500 starting salary rising each year of your Apprenticeship
• Family time is important to us, so we’ll start you on 25 days paid holiday per year
• Life assurance
• New starter goodie box to welcome you to the family
• Being part of a national team of Apprentices, supporting each other
• A dedicated mentor throughout your Apprenticeship
• Continued development & 121 training designed especially for you
• Working on sites with state-of-the-art technology, automation and new product development
• Site social events, charity days and wellbeing initiatives
• Award winning contributory pension scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Retail Vouchers & online shopping offers including Warburtons discounted products
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

If you’re looking to kick-start your career within a supportive, Industry leading family business that puts our people at the heart of it, then the journey starts here.Key Dates

• December 2024 applications will close – to avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to apply now!
• Early January 2025 successful candidates will be notified by email.
• We will aim to hold selection Events during February 2025.
• If successful, you will receive your offer of employment in March / April 2025
• Employment will commence mid to late August 2025

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

Expected salary

£21500 per year

Location

Bellshill, North Lanarkshire

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:24:23 GMT

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