Engineering Apprentice

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Apprentice to join our team and begin a rewarding career within a fast-paced, highly automated food manufacturing environment. Our Memory Lane Cakes site is one of our cake bakeries within Finsbury Food Group. We make a large percentage of the UK’s sharing cakes from retailer own brands cakes, tray bakes through to party cakes like Caterpillar cakes. They employ over 850 people on site and the sites runs 24/7, which encompasses a culture of Team work, friendly and respectful leadership and a focus on Continuous improvement at all levels.

Responsibilities

Work alongside experienced engineers to help keep highly automated production lines running safely, efficiently, and reliably; Learn how to maintain, repair, fault-find, and improve a wide range of machinery and equipment while developing knowledge across mechanical, electrical, automation, controls, sensors, and data collection systems; Support planned preventative maintenance activities, equipment inspections, breakdown repairs, and continuous improvement projects; Work closely with production teams to learn how engineering performance impacts factory output, product quality, and customer service; Play an active role in maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, hygiene, and housekeeping; Learn how to use engineering systems, tools, technical documentation, and maintenance records correctly; Support production during breakdowns and help install new equipment and improve existing processes; Receive ongoing coaching, mentoring, and formal training from experienced engineers

Requirements

Passionate about engineering and keen to build a long-term career in the industry; Motivated, enthusiastic, and genuinely willing to learn; Strong interest in mechanical, electrical, automation, or manufacturing technology; Good understanding of Maths and Science and able to apply logical problem-solving skills; Comfortable using computers and learning new systems and technology; Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions and seek out learning opportunities; Able to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with others; Reliable, committed, and able to remain calm under pressure; Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and desire to develop; Interested in continuous improvement and finding better ways of working; GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English in line with apprenticeship entry requirements

Nice to have

CAD experience or knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival!; Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees; Death in Service Benefit; Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families); Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform!; Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – T&C’s dependent); Employee Recognition Awards; Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in-house development course!); An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation