Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

2 weeks ago


Abernethy, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Branston Potatoes Full time

About Branston Potatoes

Branston Potatoes is a leading supplier of fresh and prepared potato products to major retailers in the UK. Our company values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Maintenance Engineer Apprentice to join our team at our Abernethy site. The successful candidate will assist the Engineering team with routine planned maintenance, equipment breakdowns, and servicing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Engineering team with routine planned maintenance checks on all site machinery and equipment.
  • Aid with any equipment breakdowns and servicing, ensuring they are done as efficiently as possible to minimize operational impact.
  • Adhere to site health and safety principles at all times, reporting any concerns to the Engineering Manager.
  • Assist with the installation and development of new projects and equipment.
  • Help with the organization of stores, ensuring sufficient stocks of parts at all times, and submitting any orders to the Engineering Manager.
  • Assist with the recording of tasks on the daily shift reports.

Requirements

  • Modern apprenticeship L6 in mechanical/electrical engineering (or equivalent)
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Flexibility
  • Logical thinker with good attention to detail

What We Offer

  • Overtime payments
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Pension salary sacrifice scheme
  • Discretionary performance-related bonuses
  • Critical illness cover
  • Company sick pay
  • Life assurance policies
  • Employee benefit platform, offering a range of discounts to major retailers.
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employee assistance programme help at hand
  • Free fresh potatoes

Shift Pattern

The successful candidate will work a rotational shift pattern, including day and night shifts. The shift pattern will be as follows:

  • Wednesday- Saturday 06:00-16:30
  • Week 1 & 3 Tuesday- Thursday 18:00-04:30
  • Week 2 & 4 Monday-Thursday & Sunday 18:00-04:30

Additional 12.5% premium payable for night shift working.



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