Refresco Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Recruitment Advisor @ Refresco | Driving Talent Acquisition in the UK
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of engineers? At Refresco, we’re looking for a passionate and driven Engineering Apprenticeship Programme Lead to lead the way in shaping future talent. In this role, you’ll drive and deliver high-impact apprenticeship programmes that develop real-world skills, foster career growth, and support the success of our fast-paced engineering operations. If you're motivated by mentoring others, driving continuous improvement, and making a lasting impact, this is your chance to be at the heart of something truly rewarding.
Engineering Apprenticeship Programme Lead - Refresco, Bridgwater
Permanent, part-time hours – flexible Monday to Friday (either 3 days per week or 5 shorter days).
What’s in it for you
* Competitive pay
* Annual bonus
* 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase an additional 3 days annual leave
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Access to an employee benefits platform – Cheers, with flexible benefits (healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services, etc.)
* Unlimited online GP appointments with Unum for you and your family
About the Role
As our Engineering Training Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing tomorrow’s engineering talent. You’ll lead all aspects of our apprenticeship programmes—from recruitment to graduation—ensuring alignment with Refresco’s technical standards, Health & Safety requirements, and our vibrant ‘Great Place to Work’ culture. You’ll collaborate with training providers, schools, colleges, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality learning experiences, strong apprentice support, and a clear path to career success within the business.
We currently support a team of 14 apprentices—adult and junior—progressing through various stages of their development journey. As part of our continued investment in future talent, we plan to welcome an additional five apprentices during the 2025/2026 intake.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and manage engineering apprenticeship programmes from start to finish
* Be the key point of contact for apprentices, managers, training providers, and partners
* Track progress, provide feedback, and ensure timely intervention where needed
* Ensure training is effective, compliant, and meets business needs
* Identify skills gaps and continuously improve training delivery
* Drive internal recruitment and succession planning for engineering roles
* Champion Health & Safety and foster an inclusive, values-led environment
* Monitor and report on programme success using clear metrics
About You
You're a passionate mentor and natural organiser with a deep commitment to developing people. You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on support. With a strong background in engineering and experience managing apprenticeship or training programmes, you understand what it takes to guide individuals from potential to performance.
You’re confident building relationships across all levels—engaging with young learners, liaising with training providers, or partnering with senior managers. You’re results-driven, values-led, and always looking for ways to improve learning experiences and outcomes.
Above all, you're someone who genuinely believes in the power of great training to shape great careers—and you’re ready to make a difference.
About Refresco
Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We’re passionate about producing tasty, refreshing drinks, and we’re growing fast. We’re a global business with a substantial manufacturing footprint, making us the largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices in the world. We currently produce 12 billion litres from 78 manufacturing plants in 15 countries.
Our UK business has six manufacturing plants, employing around 1,800 people producing own-label soft drinks and fruit juices for leading UK supermarkets. We also manufacture many well-known brands. We ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards and are on our customers’ tables for every occasion.
Refresco is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Food and Beverage Services
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
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