Job Description
Apprentice Engineer - AshbourneSalary: Competitive, plus excellent benefitsStart Date: September 2025Apprenticeships with Pilgrim's EuropeReal Skills. Real Opportunities. Real Impact.Why Choose an Apprenticeship?An apprenticeship at Pilgrim's Europe gives you the chance to build valuable skills, gain recognised qualifications, and get paid - all at the same time.
Whether you're starting your career or looking to switch, our programmes offer a clear pathway to success.What you'll do:As an Apprentice Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, helping to keep our production lines running smoothly. You'll learn how to maintain and repair machinery, solve problems, and work safely and efficiently in a factory environment - all while working towards a recognised qualification in engineering.Over the course of the programme, you'll gain skills in areas such as: Mechanical and electrical maintenanceFault finding and diagnosticsHealth and safety best practicesContinuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniquesTeamwork and communication in a professional environmentWhat we're looking for: A genuine interest in how things work and a hands-on approach to problem solvingA positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to personal developmentStrong communication skills and a team-player mindsetGCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science/Technology subjects (grade 4/C or above preferred)You to be aged 18 or over when the course starts in mid-September 2025What you'll get in return: A permanent contract from day one and an Engineer role on successful completionA structured training programme with a mix of classroom and on-the-job learningSupport from your manager, mentor and experienced engineers in your teamA recognised Level 3 qualificationCompetitive salary that increases as you progress through your courseBenefits including pension, employee discounts and moreLong-term career development opportunities in one of Europe's leading food companiesTPBN1_UKTJ