We are excited to offer three new apprenticeship opportunities at our Premier Foods site in Ashford, Kent (TN24 0LU) - where we proudly produce some of Britain’s best-loved brands like Angel Delight, Batchelor’s, and Paxo.
A competitive salary, increasing each year based on successful academic and practical progress
Training course Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours College hours will be Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. During holidays, you’ll come onsite to start applying what you’ve learned.Years 2& 3 you’ll be based on site in Ashford.Year 4: Rotating through day and night shifts.
39 hours a week
Monday 8 September 2025
Duration
4 years
3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Year 1: You’ll spend your first year full-time at college in Rochester, learning essential theory. During holidays, you’ll come onsite to start applying what you’ve learned
* Years 2 & 3: You’ll be based on site in Ashford, working closely with experienced engineers who will mentor and guide you in developing technical and problem-solving skills
* Year 4: You’ll join one of our shift teams, rotating through day and night shifts as you take on more responsibility and continue your on-the-job learning
Where you’ll work
Batchelor's Factory
Kennington Road
Willesborough
Ashford
TN24 0LU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
Training will take place at IPS International in Rochester. Apprentices will need to travel there regularly. As such, having access to reliable transport is essential, and a full UK driver’s licence is desirable. You’ll spend your first year full-time at college in Rochester, learning essential theory. During holidays, you’ll come onsite to start applying what you’ve learned.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* Any (grade 4 or above)
* English (grade 4 or above)
* Maths (grade 4 or above)
* Science (grade 4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Initiative
Other requirements
Please note: Training will take place at IPS International in Rochester. Apprentices will need to travel there regularly. As such, having access to reliable transport is essential, and a full UK driver’s licence is desirable.
About this company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,500 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
Company pension scheme with life assurance.5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays.Staff discount scheme.Sharesave scheme.Cycle to Work scheme.Employee assistance programmeBOOST – our Apprentice Skills Development Network.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition.This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
By the end of the programme, you’ll be a fully qualified, multi-skilled engineer with a strong foundation for career progression.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000316672.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 6 June 2025
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Company’s application instructions
The Next Step...If you’re ready to take your first step into a career in engineering and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference every day, click apply via our website and upload your CV.
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