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Bettys Bakery Engineering Team is responsible for procurement, maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all equipment used to create, pack and deliver our famous baked goods. Our team possesses a cross‑functional range of engineering skills such as electronic, electrical and mechanical acumen, project management, and expertise in engineering compliance and legislation.
We are offering a fantastic development opportunity for a maintenance Engineering Apprentice to join our team on an initial four‑year learning contract with a view to specializing in electrical and electronic engineering.
The Learning Contract
The course will begin in September 2026, but the successful candidate can start earlier.
The learning contract will entail:
* First year: blend of attendance at York College toward an Engineering NVQ Level 3 and on‑site hands‑on experience with Bakery Engineers (days at college to be confirmed).
* Years two and three: attend York College one day per week on day release to study toward a BTEC qualification, with potential to progress to higher education after the apprenticeship.
* Final year: work unsupervised as a newly qualified engineer, though no guarantee of a permanent position at the end of the contract.
Essential criteria:
* Minimum of five C grades at GCSE including maths, science and English, or equivalent.
Desirable criteria:
* Pass grade, or higher, in NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operation (Engineering Practices).
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and an excellent working environment at our Craft Bakery site in Harrogate.
What we offer
* Free meals, drinks and snacks while at work.
* Discretionary quarterly profit‑share bonus.
* Holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days.
* Company‑wide employee discounts.
* Access to our health cash plan.
* Wellbeing support.
* Company‑funded counselling.
* Enrolment in the company pension.
* External training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.
Great People, Great Culture
We are Bettys & Taylors Group, a family business home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. We share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
To apply for this role you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter.
Closing date: 7th November 2025.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Warehousing
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