Apprentice Engineer Based inCarlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF -The home of Mr Kipling Apprentice Provider: Kirklees College 'This apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking for a career as a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer. As part of this apprenticeship, you will gain core industry knowledge, including key principles of quality management systems and processes, best practice maintenance approaches and techniques and fault-finding techniques. You will learn how to replace components, operate heat exchanging equipment and the principles of cutting and welding in the industry.' Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd May 2025 Please note if we receive a high number of applications, the vacancy may be closed early. Starting salary of c. £22,500 per year with an annual increment dependent of successful progression through the apprenticeship programme and performance in the job role. On review of CV, you may be invited to a first stage interview on site. On success of first stage, you will be invited to an 'Assessment Day' which involves attending site for a tour of our manufacturing centre. Then led by a face to face interview, dexterity testing and a final team group exercise. Role Purpose: Working within a continuous improvement environment the Multi-Skilled Engineers are responsible for the maintenance, repair and performance improvement of fully automated process and packaging equipment to ensure high quality products are delivered promptly to our customers. What you'll be doing: Demonstrating an ability to learn and bepractically capablein electrical installation, electrical maintenance, electricaltestingand PLCs Becoming proficient in the application and use of a wide range of machine tools including turning and milling Carrying out planned work including preventative maintenance and calibrations Attending breakdown repairs Completing installation and improvements to plant Working in a safe manner adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice Contributing to the site Engineering teamobjectivesof effectively reducing manufacturing downtime throughmaintainingequipment, improvingefficienciesand working to safety and food quality standards Getting broad exposure to different areas of food manufacturing mechanical and electrical maintenance and improvements You will be studying towards the Level 3 Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Standard as well as supporting training and qualifications to enable you to carry out the role of Multi-Skilled Engineer for Premier Foods (academic content delivered offsite on block release based in Huddersfield at Kirklees College). You will be working typically, 08:00-16:00 when working onsite and attending college 09:00-17:00 during block release. What we need from you: 5 GCSE's grade of a minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4 (or equivalent) and Science at grade 4 (or equivalent). IT also being a preferred pass (minimum of grade 4) subject. Self-managed & self-motivated Good communication skills Ability to work alone or as part of a team Agility in rotating manufacturing centres annually. Good attention to detail A high level of technical ability What we offer you in return: Sponsored professional development On-the-job mentor Free onsite parking Employee discount scheme including travel, food and shopping discounts Employee assistance programme Apprentice Network Programme-BOOST Start date:September 2025 A great British food company Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturingsites and offices up and down the country.Many of our brands have been part of UK lifefor more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households. At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticityandindividuality.We aim to ensure all existingand futurecolleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to workno matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in.Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.