Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

Are you ready to build a career with one of the UK’s most exciting and innovative snack brands? At PROPER SNACKS we don’t just make ridiculously tasty snacks, we engineer the future of better snacking!

Now, we’re looking for passionate and curious apprentices to join our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme and help keep our production running smoothly while learning from the best in the industry.

What’s in it for you?

Hands-on engineering experience in a fast-paced environment Industry-recognised qualifications and expert mentorship A team that champions learning, growth, and, of course, great snacks A clear pathway for career progression in food manufacturing

This isn’t just an apprenticeship, it’s your chance to be part of a bold, dynamic, and growing brand where every day brings something new. If you’re driven, eager to learn, and excited about engineering, we want to hear from you!

Take your first step towards an exciting career with PROPER SNACKS.

As an Engineering Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the engineering function across the Nuneaton site. Through hands-on experience and structured learning, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of our site assets.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, learning about preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance while contributing to the achievement of key operational targets.

This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to develop technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and control systems engineering within a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment this will be in the form of Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering:

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering; and Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Over a period of 4 years, you will mix attending college and working in our Snacktory

The Role Responsibilities:

Assist in maintenance activities across the site, including preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance under the supervision of qualified engineers Support electrical and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of plant machinery once qualified in these areas Learn how to diagnose faults in electrical, mechanical, and control systems, using data and technical problem-solving techniques Work as the link between Operations & Engineering, ensuring maintenance activities support production efficiency Assist in contractor management, including the issuing of Permit to Work (PTW) and reviewing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) Support Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by contributing ideas and helping to implement efficiency improvements Engage in structured training, both on-the-job and through external learning providers, to achieve recognized engineering qualifications Work safely, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and food production hygiene standards To provide technical support to Operational teams, and Operations Management, monitoring maintenance activities, routines and procedures for accuracy, effectiveness and completion

Training:
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Training Outcome:
Potential to move into a Salaried Shift Engineer, working 40 hours per week Opportunities to mentor Technical Operators and Managing teams as the business grows

Employer Description:
We care about every part of your snacks. Standout packs, bold flavours, and carefully sourced ingredients. All made by a team that never settles for ordinary. Built by founders who knew snacks could be better, we became the UK’s first B Corp snacks brand. Now, as the largest B Corp snacks manufacturer, that belief still fuels us every day. Our much-loved PROPER range and pioneering Eat Real snacks are made in our own UK factory. Every month, more than 12 million bags make their way across Europe. Because snackers everywhere deserve better. There are snacks. And then there’s PROPER SNACKS.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Organisation skills,IT skills