Multi-Skilled Engineer Apprentice
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Batley, WF17 5JE |
| Cwmni: | Reed Talent Solutions |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | FBC00512-357505 |
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About us
Job title: Multi-Skilled Engineer Apprentice
Location: Batley, WF17 5JE + HD1 6AG
Working Hours:
37.5 hours per week – Monday – Friday 7am-3:30pm
In Year 3 you will be required to start working shifts which may include weekend working.
Salary: £21,000 per annum
Contract type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract – 4-year Apprenticeship
Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)!
Are you the kind of person who loves understanding how things work? Whether it’s a machine, a mechanism, or a problem waiting to be solved?
Do you enjoy using your hands and your mind to figure things out?
If so, this Multi‑Skilled Apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your engineering career.
This exciting Apprenticeship opportunity gives you hands-on experience at one of the top UK biscuit manufacturers. Your learning will take place at the Batley FBC UK site as well as Kirklees College for a fantastic opportunity to achieve a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer, Level 3 qualification.
The role
About FBC UK:
FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.
FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.
The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.
The Batley site is one of the oldest and largest FBC UK sites and one of the largest employers in Kirklees, the site has a continued investment in automation to support efficiency and future growth.
FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.
Key accountabilities
Key responsibilities:
- Learn and observe a wide range of engineering skills and processes under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Gradually apply these skills independently and as part of a team, increasing your contribution as your training progresses.
- Maintain good hygiene and care for tools, equipment, and your working area.
- Complete all required training and coursework to a high standard to support your annual progression through the apprenticeship.
- Understand and follow workplace Health & Safety procedures and develop strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Learn how to maintain and repair workshop equipment.
- Keep an accurate, detailed logbook of tasks, projects, and evidence (including photos) to support college and apprenticeship requirements.
Skills & experience
Key Ingredients for suitable candidates include:
- 5 GCSE’s at 8 or above, including Maths and English.
- Ability to follow instructions, to use own initiative and to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to communicate with a variety of people, willing to ask for support as necessary and maintaining a positive outlook and ‘can do’ approach to tasks
- Possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
- Engineering experience / Level 2 Qualification is advantageous but not essential
Benefits:
- Mentor/Mentee relationship to support your development
- Discount at major retailers via Bake my day portal
- Staff shop with discounted products
- Occupational health & Physiotherapy onsite
- Diversity & inclusion workshops
- Staff parking
Your career at FBC UK
Once you successfully complete your Apprenticeship and achieve your qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to step straight into a permanent role at one of our bakeries. Shift patterns may include weekend / night shift patterns depending on which bakery the permanent role is in. This is your chance to continue growing your career with us, put your new skills into action, and become a valued part of the FBC UK family.
Recruitment Timelines
See below the recruitment timelines for this role, please note these timelines are subject to change depending on volumes of applicants.
- Advert closing date: Wednesday 4th March
- Telephone Interviews: 11th February - 9th March
- Online Assessment: 11th February – 11th March
- In-person Assessment Day: 30th March – 17th April
- Successful candidates will start in the September 2026 intake