About the role

  • Apprentice Engineer role at Premier Foods in Ashford. The position involves training in Mechatronics and hands-on engineering experience.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll spend your first year full-time at college in Rochester, learning essential theory
  • During holidays, you’ll come onsite to start applying what you’ve learned
  • You’ll be based on site in Ashford, working closely with experienced engineers who will mentor and guide you in developing technical and problem-solving skills
  • You’ll join one of our shift teams, rotating through day and night shifts as you take on more responsibility and continue your on-the-job learning
  • By the end of the programme, you’ll be a fully qualified, multi-skilled engineer with a strong foundation for career progression

Requirements

  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 / C or above, including Maths, Science and English
  • A genuine interest in engineering and technology (and a love of food doesn’t hurt!)
  • Drive and enthusiasm to learn, grow, and pass on your knowledge
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others
  • A willingness to work shifts, including days, nights, and weekends
  • Reliable access to transport for travel to and from the training centre in Rochester (a UK driver’s licence is desirable)

Benefits

  • 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme with life assurance
  • Staff discount scheme
  • Onsite subsidised canteen
  • Company shop
  • ShareSave scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • BOOST – our Apprentice Skills Development Network

Job title

Apprentice Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

£23,809 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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