Apprentice Engineer

Apprentice Engineer
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
The Company
First Milk is a wholly British farmer-owned dairy co-operative with a vision to create value for members by delivering long-term prosperity in the form of success, profitability, security and wellbeing.
Owned by the family farms that supply us with milk and invest capital in the business, we produce award-winning cheddar, regional cheeses and dairy ingredients, as well as marketing fresh raw milk to many other UK dairy processors.
We work together as one team, with a relentless focus on efficiency and quality, to deliver competitive total returns to our farmer members. We put customers at the heart of our business, creating value through strong, long-term partnerships.
We’re currently looking for an Engineering Apprentice to join our team at the Haverfordwest Creamery.
The Benefits
- Salary of £17,500 per annum
- 26 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension
- Join an organisation where every team member is encouraged to make a difference
This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who is keen to kick-start an exciting career in engineering to join our award-winning company and gain some great training.
Combining hands-on experience with academic learning, you’ll receive comprehensive support to develop the technical knowledge and practical skills essential for a successful engineering career, all within a collaborative and people-focused environment.
What’s more, at the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll receive an accredited qualification that will support you throughout your career.
So, if you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey and launch your engineering career, read on and apply today.
The Role
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will work alongside our team to develop your skills and knowledge in engineering.
You’ll be guided by experienced professionals to contribute to a range of real-world engineering projects, including building prototypes, conducting experiments and troubleshooting equipment.
You’ll assist with the design, development, testing and maintenance of engineering systems and components and learn how to use engineering software and tools to analyse data, create models and solve technical problems.
Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll also complete a Level 3 Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering Course at Kirklees College over the course of four years, as well as attending training sessions and workshops.
About You
To be considered as an Engineering Apprentice, you will need:
- Good communication skills
- A willingness to learn
- To be qualified to level 4 (Grade C) in GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
- To be over the age of 18 (with the ability to stay away from home for college)
The closing date for this role is the 31st May 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Apprentice Engineer, Trainee Engineer, Apprentice Plant Engineer, Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer, Apprentice Production Engineer, Engineering Systems Apprentice, Civil Engineer Apprentice, or Apprentice Site Engineer.
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