Refresco Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Maintenance Engineer Trainer
Refresco Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
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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 unique role, you’ll have the opportunity to 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 - Must be flexible Monday – Friday (either 3 days per week or 5 short 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 employee benefits platform – Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; 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 every aspect 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—both adult and junior—who are 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
Why Refresco?
We’re more than just the world’s largest independent bottler—we’re a place where your passion can make a real impact. You’ll help build a pipeline of skilled, motivated engineers while shaping a culture of learning, growth, and opportunity.
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—whether it’s 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 but we’re thirsty for more and growing fast. We’re a global business and have invested heavily to expand our manufacturing footprint to make 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 and we’re only just getting started…
Our UK business has six manufacturing plants providing a great place to work for 1800 employees producing own label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading UK supermarkets. We also manufacture many of the best-known branded drink’s such as Monster Energy, Innocent, Ocean Spray and Vimto. Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles, or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards and are on our customers’ table for every occasion!
Refresco are an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion.
Engineering Training Manager – Engineering Apprenticeship Programme Lead
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Food and Beverage Services
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