Apprentice Engineer

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.

We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.

We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process. 

Overview of role

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme/JCB Academy, Rocester

Salary: £17,000

Are you interested in a career in engineering?

Allied Bakeries are pleased to be partnering with The JCB Academy to deliver Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeships starting September 2024.

What will the apprenticeship involve?

The successful candidate will start their journey in September 2024. This is a four-year commitment during which you will learn and develop engineering skills and knowledge. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to break into the engineering field. You must therefore be motivated and passionate about a career in engineering and have a willingness to study both the practical and written aspects of the apprenticeship.

Key Accountabilities

Requirements

Due to the demographics of JCB Academy, a DBS check may be required. Level 2/GCSE qualifications in Maths & English. Where this cannot be evidenced, there is the opportunity to complete an assessment of functional skills. Able to commute to JCB Academy (The JCB Academy, Mill Street, Rocester, ST14 5JX) and Allied Bakeries, Newcastle under Lyme. Have a proactive approach to work. Work reliably and safely Work collaboratively but have confidence working alone. Have an eye for detail and the ability to solve problems. Be receptive to constructive feedback & advice. Demonstrate integrity, taking responsibility & pride in your work. Work to the values of Allied Bakeries & JCB Academy Have excellent communication skills. Good range of IT skills

Our defining value is to ‘Be The Best We Can Be’. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.

'We strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders’.

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