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Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering Technician

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

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Information & Requirements

Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering 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.

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 Process Engineer

Responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading productivity improvements with project based activities, including new product introduction and manufacturing cell design to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs. Manage KPIs and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximize success.

Annual Salary: £15,213

Hours: 38.75 per week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm, Friday 8am – 12pm. Whilst at training provider

Closing Date: 8th June 2025

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Engineering Apprentice

A four- year academic and on the job apprenticeship to achieve the Food & Drink Multi-skilled Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship including the OAL Level 3 Diploma in Food & Drink Maintenance Engineering. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to apply to join our engineering team on a permanent basis. Starting salary £20,500 increasing every 6 months by £2,500.

Annual Salary: £20,500

Hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday, Whilst at training provider 8:00 – 16:00

Closing Date: 31st May 2025

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Apprentice Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

The role will include day to day electrical and mechanical fault finding and rectification, planned preventative maintenance activities and process improvements.

Annual Salary: £15,213

Hours: 38.75 per week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm, Friday 8am – 12pm. Whilst at training provider

Closing Date: 25th May 2025

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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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