Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

An exciting opportunity to start your engineering career and play your part to ensure the smooth running of one of the busiest departments at this fast-growing distribution firm which specialises in the UK’s ambient grocery sector. Role responsibilities will include:  

Performing preventative maintenance tasks on machinery involving general servicing and replacement of parts, including items such as conveyor belts   Conducting planned and unplanned maintenance tasks  Adjusting parameters on machinery   General use of and learning skills with hand tools to assist in role  Diagnosing faults and pre-empting possible issues to aid in smooth running for this fast-paced department  Possible other general maintenance around the site   Part of Boughey team taking responsibility for site’s high health and safety standards and excellent track record Playing part in keeping workspace and general site clean, tidy and a pleasant place to work 

Training:

The candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard as a Maintenance and operations engineering technician. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West.

Training Outcome:

A full-time position is on offer after the successful completion of apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Boughey Distribution Limited is one of the UK’s leading logistics providers to the food industry and is driving business forward in 2024 with an ambitious expansion strategy. Part of NWF Group, Boughey Distribution marked its 60th anniversary, last year, with the opening of a purpose-fitted 322,000 square feet warehouse in Newcastle-under-Lyme with the creation of 150 new jobs and the adoption of electric HGVs to the 167-strong fleet of HGVs. The 1,000 + strong team at Boughey also enjoyed a huge summer party for themselves and their families to celebrate the anniversary. In February, it was named Large Employer of the Year, at Cheshire College – South & West’s annual Apprenticeship awards, which rewards the achievements of apprentices and the support given by valued employer partners. The new Lymedale Business Park site is in addition to Boughey’s headquarter site in Wardle, near Nantwich, and a further large-scale additional warehouse in nearby Crewe. The firm, which has contracts with global giants ALDI and Arla Foods as well as well-known brands such as Swizzels, Good Guys Bakehouse and Love Corn, is also an ardent supporter of its local community and its associated sports clubs. The firm has also recently achieved the coveted B Corp accreditation for its demonstration of excellent working practices with regard to the environment, its local community and the way it supports a 1,000 + workforce, which is set to increase significantly in the near future.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with 30 mins paid break

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Hard working,Reliable