Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Those that are selected to complete this apprenticeship will work with a diverse team of engineers, providing our business with preventative and reactive maintenance and continuous improvement on a wide range of packaging machinery, cooking equipment and utilities plant all within our Derby site.
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Closing Date: 26-05-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£28,683.20 a year
Working week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends. 30 minutes for lunch.
Expected duration
3 Years 6 Months
Possible start date
01-09-2025
Date posted
12-05-2025
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
1000316982
Positions
5
What will the apprentice be doing?
As an apprentice, your job will be:
- To follow Company Health and Safety guidelines and safety instructions of equipment and risk assessments
To carry out scheduled preventative and reactive maintenance tasks. - To gain an in-depth understanding of packaging, cooking and preparation machinery along with utilities equipment.
- To assist in the maintenance of spare parts and stock control.
- To complete maintenance records and expand the functionality of our computerized maintenance management system.
- To collaborate with other departments to highlight areas of improvement and to plan scheduled works.
- To ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements, to include general and personal risk assessments.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Successful completion may lead to a permanent position within our maintenance department. Where there may be scope to progress further into a lead or technical role.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Logical Team working Non judgemental Patience Motivated Positive attitude
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
Things to consider
As the nature of this role is within the food industry, please consider that you will have to work in cold, hot and wet environments and from time to time there may be heavy lifting, working in confined spaces and working outdoors required. If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.
About the employer
Bernard Matthews is a FMCG manufacturer. We produce ready to cook and ready to eat chicken meals to some of the top 5 Supermarkets. Our site is based in Peartree Derby. We are a very diverse site with 700 employees, from arrange of nationalities, cultures & religion.
Employer
BERNARD MATTHEWS (DERBY) LIMITED
Address
Bernard Matthews
Princes Street
Derby
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
