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Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance Technician

Work with mechanical and electrical equipment plus highly automated programmable control systems.

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Information & Requirements

Food and Drink multi-skilled maintenance technicians need to maximise the benefits of the technology and equipment they work with.

Depending on the type of product and plant in the company, engineering activities carried out will include routine maintenance, fault finding and diagnosis, testing and commissioning.

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Career Paths

Engineering and maintenance skills are of vital importance to the food and drink sector and there is currently a great demand for engineers.

Your employer may offer opportunities to progress onto a higher apprenticeship or advance to gain a degree level qualification.

Related Vacancies

Take a look below at our current vacancies. Can’t see what you are looking for? Complete a general application and our Recruitment Team will endeavour to match you up with an employer as new opportunities arise.

Apprentice Engineer

Engineers aren’t born they’re bread and we’re gearing up to welcome applications for our 2024 Engineering Apprentices to join our family based in our Bellshill bakery. We are looking for our new Apprentices to have a passion for engineering and to be available to join the family in August 2024.

Annual Salary: £19,000

Hours: 36 per week, Monday – Friday (Whilst at MGTS)

Closing Date: 17th December 2023

Apprentice Engineer

Engineers aren’t born they’re bread and we’re gearing up to welcome applications for our 2024 Engineering Apprentices to join our family based in our Burnley bakery. We are looking for our new Apprentices to have a passion for engineering and to be available to join the family in August 2024.

Annual Salary: £19,000

Hours: 36 per week, Monday – Friday (Whilst at MGTS)

Closing Date: 4th December 2023

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

This is a 4 year apprenticeship in which you will be working towards a level 3 qualification to become a Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer.

Annual Salary: £11,482

Hours: 40 per week, Monday – Sunday (5 days out of 7)

Closing Date: 17th December 2023

Our Clients

MGTS has built long-standing relationships with some of the biggest names in industry, providing apprenticeship training for the next generation of the workforce, and upskilling experienced staff. Our clients include:

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Ready to start your career? Apply to MGTS today to find your perfect Apprenticeship and earn while you learn with professional qualifications and training.