Apprentice Multi-Skilled Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Apprentice to join our team at Normanton. As part of the programme, you will be working towards an apprenticeship level 3 qualification.

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are seeking to appoint a multi skilled apprentice engineer to complement our existing team. Your main responsibilities will involve maintaining machinery and equipment specific to sugar packing (filling machines, conveying systems, robots, palletisers, inspection equipment) . This includes conducting planned and predictive maintenance to ensure optimal production and responding to breakdowns in a fast-moving environment.

The job involves analysing and problem-solving, anticipating problems before they occur and taking steps to deal with them correctly and swiftly.  By identifying underlying problems and finding appropriate solutions the apprentice engineer will be a key influencer of site reliability.

You will actively contribute to machinery changeovers and set-ups, manufacturing and repairing component parts, and supporting continuous improvement projects.

This role will report to the Engineering manager and will be part of a small and effective engineering team.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Enrol onto an approved L3 Apprenticeship Standard where a L3 BTEC and NVQ will be completed on a day release basis, alongside on-site assessments.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This position is a permanent role, where once qualified the apprentice will become part of the fully functioning engineering department.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

Other Engineering (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

The successful candidate will be working within a busy food factory environment. Please ensure you can travel to and from the location of the opportunity, paying attention to shift patters and public transport links.

About the employer

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®

Employer

TATE & LYLE SUGARS LIMITED
https://www.tateandlylesugars.com/

Address

Ripley Drive
Normanton Industrial Estate
Normanton
WF6 1RY
53.70275
-1.4005