This is a structured 4-year apprenticeship resulting in a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering. The first year will be spent at Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Coventry learning core practical and theoretical elements of the role. For the following years, apprentices will attend MGTS on a day release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.

Engineer your future with Fine Lady Bakeries and you will gain:

  • Continued learning and development through a mixture of college study and on the job training with your own personal Fine Lady Bakeries mentor
  • A varied programme that involves, electrical, mechanical and maintenance engineering
  • Opportunity to study for a HNC in Engineering
  •  A highly competitive salary that increases each year

Skills you'll develop include:

  • Mechanical applications and solutions
  • Electrical wiring, testing and installation
  • Robotics
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Process Control Systems

Responsibilities and Duties will Include:

  • Work alongside a team of highly skilled Engineers to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance and to identify opportunities and implement solutions, to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability and product quality
  • Work safely, with regard for your duty of care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
  • Keep others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company
  • Work with MGTS external assessor to produce workplace assessment training plans
  • Attend lectures, practicals and visits as per training provider learning Plan

Entry Requirements

We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*-C / 9-5 for Maths and A*-C / 9-4 for English, Science and two other subjects.

Training to be Provided

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Things to Consider

Normally Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30, although some weekend and night work may be required.

Night Work - Any night work will be in line with government legislation: https://www.gov.uk/night-working-hours/hours-and-limits

The first year of training will be at MGTS in Coventry. Mon- Thu 08:00 – 16:00, Fri 08:00 – 12:00.

Future prospects

Fine Lady Bakeries aims to offer permanent roles to all successful apprentices at the end of their training agreement wherever possible and to supporting continuing professional development.