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Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering Technician

Work with mechanical and electrical equipment plus highly automated programmable control systems.

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Information & Requirements

Food and Drink multi-skilled maintenance technicians need to maximise the benefits of the technology and equipment they work with.

Depending on the type of product and plant in the company, engineering activities carried out will include routine maintenance, fault finding and diagnosis, testing and commissioning.

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Career Paths

Engineering and maintenance skills are of vital importance to the food and drink sector and there is currently a great demand for engineers.

Your employer may offer opportunities to progress onto a higher apprenticeship or advance to gain a degree level qualification.

Related Vacancies

Take a look below at our current vacancies. Can’t see what you are looking for? Complete a general application and our Recruitment Team will endeavour to match you up with an employer as new opportunities arise.

Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

A four- year academic and on the job apprenticeship to achieve the Food and Drink Multi-skilled Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship. During this time you will learn both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines with the view to move into a full-time Maintenance Engineer role upon successful completion.

Annual Salary: £13,977

Hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday 07:00 – 16:00

Closing Date: 23rd March 2025

Mechatronics Engineering Apprentice

Exciting opportunity to join Keller, the UK’s leading geotechnical solutions specialist, as a Mechatronics engineering apprentice.

Annual Salary: £16,224

Hours: 39 per week, Monday – Friday

Closing Date: 16th March 2025

Engineering Design Apprentice

Great opportunity to join world leaders in design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles. Dennis Eagles is committed to developing their next generation of engineering talent and this Level 3 apprenticeship offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a broad range of practical and theoretical skills.

Annual Salary: £15,267

Hours: 37 per week, Monday – Friday

Closing Date: 2nd March 2025

Our Clients

MGTS has built long-standing relationships with some of the biggest names in industry, providing apprenticeship training for the next generation of the workforce, and upskilling experienced staff. Our clients include:

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Ready to start your career? Apply to MGTS today to find your perfect Apprenticeship and earn while you learn with professional qualifications and training.