So, what will I be doing?
Are you considering a career in Engineering? Want to earn while you learn?
We're hiring Engineering Apprentice for our Newton Abbot site.
The successful candidate will join Yeo Valley in July/August and start at Bridgwater college from September 2025.
As an Engineering Apprentice at Yeo Valley, you'll be working as part of a busy, dynamic Engineering team in a distinctive, ambitious, and trusted manufacturing company that is committed to making great British dairy & organic products.
What can I expect?
Our Engineering apprentices study the OAL Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance over 3.5 years.
First Year: You will spend block periods during term time at Bridgwater College, with the rest of the time on site, embedding into the business and gaining practical skills.
(Accommodation may be provided in year 1 near campus)
Second and Third Year: You will spend three or four days per week on site receiving in-house training and one or two days per week at college (dependent on timetable).
Following completion of the Level 3 modules, you will complete a twelve-week, End Point Assessment with an external verifier.
Hours during the apprenticeship: 40 per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required in the final year.
After successfully completing your apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to continue training and become a fully qualified Engineer. Please note these roles work shift patterns.
Pay during the apprenticeship is dependent on your age.
* Age 21 or over (National living wage): £11.44
* Age 18 to 20: £8.60
* Under 18: £6.40
Sounds interesting, what do I need?
* Under 19 years - A minimum of 4 GCSEs with Grade 4 or higher in Maths and English.
* Over 19 Years - You will be required to meet the essential Maths & English level for the apprenticeship.
* Good communication skills, commitment, and willingness to progress within the business.
* Relevant experience and previous study will also be taken into consideration.
* A genuine interest in Engineering.
Why should I join the family?
We're independent, British, and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand for many of the UK's major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt.
There are many benefits we offer, including:
* Competitive holiday allowance
* Non-contributory pension scheme
* Life cover
* Healthcare cashback plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised Yeo Valley products and services
* Preferential rates with our partners
* Learning and development opportunities; we're committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow
Our closing dates are a guide for application deadlines, but we may close the advert sooner if needed. We recommend you apply promptly to avoid missing out!
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.
Please note that Yeo Valley does not accept speculative agency applications; we will accept applications only from preferred suppliers submitted via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction.
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