Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to develop a career in the field of Engineering. The training will be electrically biased, but the role is a broad spectrum, and you will develop both your electrical and mechanical skills.
Wage
£24,000 a year
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 8 September 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Develop an understanding of the importance of safety and quality within a manufacturing work environment.
* Day / block release to a local college to acquire an Electrical Engineering qualification.
* Demonstrate compliance with working within the Company Mission, Vision and Values whilst representing the Company within a learning environment.
* Working alongside experienced engineers performing proactive and preventative maintenance, including fault finding and repair.
* Developing your skills while carrying out breakdown/planned maintenance on equipment.
* Paperwork – to complete in an accurate and timely manner any paperwork as instructed by the company to include daily maintenance check sheets and job cards.
* Working closely with the Engineering Managers to continually improve operations to drive improvements in quality, cost and safety.
* Undertaking Internal and External Training as requested.
Where you’ll work
Castill Laithe Abattoir
Gisburn Road
Sawley
Clitheroe
BB7 4LH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* The training will take place at Burnley College
* Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Number skills
Other requirements
Due to Health and Safety onsite the successful applicant must turn 18 before 01/01/2026