Apprentice Hatchery Maintenance Engineer at Woodbridge, Ipswich
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Woodbridge, Suffolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Gressingham Foods |
| Math o swydd: | Prentisiaeth |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Apprentice Hatchery Maintenance Engineer at Woodbridge, Ipswich |
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We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on individual to join our team as an Apprentice Hatchery Maintenance Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience while working towards your Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship.
You'll learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment and systems within a busy poultry hatchery environment – playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes.
What you’ll be doing:
• Assisting with the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems used in hatchery operations
• Learning how to fault-find and diagnose issues on a wide range of automated equipment
• Completing routine maintenance tasks under supervision
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and reporting issues
• Attending college (typically 1 day per week) to complete your Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification
• Developing your skills and knowledge through both on-the-job training and academic study
What we’re looking for:
• A genuine interest in engineering, mechanics, and automation and how things work
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, motivation, and a willingness to learn
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science at grade 4/C or above (or working towards)
• A full UK driving licence or ability to get to the hatchery site reliably
What we offer:
• Full support and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship
• Paid time to attend college to Complete of the Mechatronics maintenance technician apprenticeship
• Hands-on experience with modern hatchery equipment and systems
• Opportunities for progression and further training upon completion
• Being part of a supportive, experienced engineering team in a growing business
• Competitive apprenticeship salary
Company Benefits:
• Private counselling support services
• Auto enrolment Pension available
• Staff and family events
• Monthly Employee Draw
• Long Service Awards
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich
Hours per week: 40-45 Hours per week
Working Times: Working hours will be approximately 05:45am – 14:45pm, with a 30 minute paid lunch break.
Additional hours may be required at the weekends for additional out of hours maintenance
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour.
Interested:
Please contact the HR department by email - hr@gressinghamfoods.co.uk to request an application form.
You'll learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment and systems within a busy poultry hatchery environment – playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes.
What you’ll be doing:
• Assisting with the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems used in hatchery operations
• Learning how to fault-find and diagnose issues on a wide range of automated equipment
• Completing routine maintenance tasks under supervision
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and reporting issues
• Attending college (typically 1 day per week) to complete your Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification
• Developing your skills and knowledge through both on-the-job training and academic study
What we’re looking for:
• A genuine interest in engineering, mechanics, and automation and how things work
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, motivation, and a willingness to learn
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science at grade 4/C or above (or working towards)
• A full UK driving licence or ability to get to the hatchery site reliably
What we offer:
• Full support and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship
• Paid time to attend college to Complete of the Mechatronics maintenance technician apprenticeship
• Hands-on experience with modern hatchery equipment and systems
• Opportunities for progression and further training upon completion
• Being part of a supportive, experienced engineering team in a growing business
• Competitive apprenticeship salary
Company Benefits:
• Private counselling support services
• Auto enrolment Pension available
• Staff and family events
• Monthly Employee Draw
• Long Service Awards
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich
Hours per week: 40-45 Hours per week
Working Times: Working hours will be approximately 05:45am – 14:45pm, with a 30 minute paid lunch break.
Additional hours may be required at the weekends for additional out of hours maintenance
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour.
Interested:
Please contact the HR department by email - hr@gressinghamfoods.co.uk to request an application form.