Apprentice Operations Engineer

Participate in reactive and preventative maintenance under the support of a team of skilled engineers and your Mentor Ensure equipment, fabrication & site does not pose a risk to food safety and health & safety You will work closely with the departmental engineering and manufacturing teams Repair, maintain, service, and test production equipment, including machinery Diagnose and determine the cause of faults Maintain an up-to-date engineering portfolio Rigid adherence to the company's Health and safety, Food safety and all other policies and procedures Follow the instructions and methodology prescribed during your training Develop and nurture good communication and professional relationships Maintain good housekeeping and good manufacturing practices (GMP) as standard

Training:

Training will be with Swarm REAGIT. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician.

All apprentices taking part in the level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Standard will spend 20 weeks at the Swarm REAGIT centre in Norwich from September 2025. After these 20 weeks the apprentice will then attend the site 1 day per week for 72 weeks to complete the developing knowledge element of the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

After completing the apprenticeship, a full-time position may be available for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Kinnerton was the first brand to offer character chocolate in the UK, back in 1978. Kinnerton's business expanded into a factory in Norfolk, which manufactures Easter Eggs, Advent Calendars, Lollipops and Chocolate Bars, produced in Kinnerton’s absolutely unique and pioneering ‘nut free’ environment.

Working Hours :
Core working hours will be 40 hours per week from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Punctual and Reliable,Willing to learn