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Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cranbrook, Kent
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Maintenance Engineering Apprentice
📍 Kent | 🕒 Full-time | 💷 Apprenticeship wage + full training + development
Start your engineering career with hands-on experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our engineering team as a Maintenance Engineering Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a trade, gain formal qualifications, and build a long-term career in a growing industry.
About the Role
As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to learn how to maintain, repair, and improve production machinery on a busy food packing site. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems while following a structured training programme – both on the job and through college.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Assist in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections on machinery and equipment.
* Support engineers in diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults such as pumps, gearboxes, motors, and valves.
* Help with machine installations, part replacements, and overhauls.
* Learn and follow health and safety procedures, including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO).
* Keep accurate records of work completed and parts used.
* Participate in team meetings and support continuous improvement projects.
What We’re Looking For
* A genuine interest in engineering and how things work.
* Practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Commitment to completing both the practical and academic sides of the apprenticeship.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science preferred (grades 4/C and above).
What You’ll Gain
* A Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
* Real-world engineering experience in a modern food production environment
* Ongoing support, mentoring, and opportunities to progress
* Potential for a permanent role upon successful completion
Working Hours
* Full-time – Monday to Friday (initially)
* Flexibility may be required as you progress
Ready to start your engineering career?
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