Summary
Join our dynamic Refining and Packing team at the iconic Thames Refinery or Plaistow Wharf as an Engineering Apprentice. Over the course of a 4-year apprenticeship, you'll master best engineering practices and dive into the fascinating world of sugar refining and packing. This is your chance to build a rewarding career in engineering.
Annual wage
£27,007.50 a year
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37.5 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
42 Months
Positions available
7
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Embark on a four-year apprenticeship at Tate & Lyle Sugars to master best engineering practices and become a Multi-skilled Technician.
As an apprentice, you will:
* Position, assemble, install, and dismantle mechanical and electrical plant and equipment according to specifications
* Perform planned, unplanned, and preventative maintenance procedures on plant and equipment
* Replace, repair, and/or remove components in plant and equipment to ensure their return to operational condition
* Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in plant and equipment
* Develop and apply continuous improvement principles
This apprenticeship offers an unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a rewarding career in engineering.
Where you’ll work
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
* Thames Refinery, Factory Road, London, E16 2EW
* Knights Road, London, E16 2AT
Check your travel to work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Your training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Course contents
Your training plan
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* This is a 4 year apprenticeship. Year 1 will be spent at IPS International, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4DU. Year 2 will be in the workplace with day release at IPS and Years 3 & 4 will be full-time in the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 and above) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**
About this company
Tate & Lyle Sugars has been refining sugar at the Thames Refinery since 1878. Over 140 years later, it continues to thrive, employing over 500 people. Few companies have maintained their status as a beloved household brand, producing the same family of products at the same location for well over a century. So, what’s the secret to its success? The answer lies in its people.
https://www.tateandlylesugars.com/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
* The Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Standard provides the flexibility to train and develop skills in both electrical and mechanical technician roles
* This enables apprentices to safely perform maintenance and operational activities
* Upon successfully completing their apprenticeship, apprentices will transition to Technician roles within the Packing and Refinery maintenance teams
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