Job Description

We are looking for an engineering apprentice to join the team working over various shifts, as part of an approved Apprenticeship Scheme.

We offer extensive training and support as you work towards qualification as an Engineer within a food production factory environment.

As you progress through the scheme your salary increases until you reach qualified status.

Area of responsibility

To service, maintain and repair all factory equipment in order for production to be maintained at optimum efficiency and enable delivery of key performance targets, safely, effectively and efficiently to meet the required customer and technical standards in a way which is consistent with Danish Crown UK values and behaviours.

Specific Tasks

Delivery of the key performance targets for their designated area. To attend breakdowns, in order to minimise machinery downtime and to assist with attaining the factory operational performance targets To be available for prompt attendance to breakdown with the correct tools within 2 minutes from callout To maintain machinery in the highest order to ensure availability of plant to the operations team at all times To diagnose defects, effect repairs and evaluate results (test before handing back) To understand system drawings and machinery manuals (Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) To read and access information in order to keep up to date with current technology advancements and implement best practice To identify and order the correct spare parts from different sources and communicate this information to all other team members To monitor and recycle materials in order to reduce costs Monitor and carry out dynamic performance tests of new and current machinery on a continuing basis To liaise with Contractors, assess the quality and performance of their work in order to ensure that correct standards are maintained To keep records up to date in accordance with good engineering practices and carry out effective handovers To communicate with other departments, to influence and educate in order to draw attention to current state, impending problems and to develop a spirit of co-operation across all departments Conveys accurate information effectively using the most appropriate methods to reflect the needs of the audience and ensure understanding Ensure Good standards of General Manufacturing Practice and that the area is audit ready at all times. Continuously review and identify ways to improve efficiency and yields and reduce costs and waste whilst maintaining quality and technical standards. Contribute to Departmental and Site improvement projects as required. Undertake any duties within your skills and capabilities which the Company reasonably considers necessary to meet business needs.

Development

Support effective communication within Engineering, to ensure colleagues are kept informed of business, departmental and team issues to help support operational performance and an engaged and motivated workforce. Maintain and apply knowledge of all areas of site and cover colleagues as required. E.g. holiday cover. Act as a role model and lead by example demonstrating core company values, behaviours and high performance standards at all times. Take personal responsibility for own development and ensure knowledge and understanding of best practice and factors affecting business performance is kept up to date. Demonstrate a genuine interest in developing self / others in order to improve performance. Strive to achieve results through determination and commitment

Shift pattern

Various to suit the needs of the site, working 40 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bugle, PL26 8RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person