Engineering Apprenticeship

Have you got an appetite for learning on the job?Taste the future with 2 Sisters Food Group and be part of our latest apprenticeship intake.We have an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering team as an Apprentice Engineer at our largest production site in Thetford with a starting salary of £25,155.We aim to kickstart your career in Engineering and provide you with the ability to work in a fast-paced team with innovative, modern machinery, whilst developing your skills on a multimillion-pound manufacturing plant.We pair each apprentice with a 2 Sisters Food Group experienced, on-site team member with a wealth of skills and expertise. Our apprentices gain invaluable knowledge working with their mentor offering guidance and feedback based on hands-on industry experience.As an Engineering Apprentice, you will be joining one of the British business's most compelling success stories of the past 20 years and we promise to provide you with a rewarding career and progression opportunities.If you are enthusiastic, ambitious, and driven, we challenge you to join us as an Engineering Apprentice, become a part of our ever-growing apprenticeship scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your skills.About our Apprenticeship SchemeYou will be employed, with the apprenticeship qualification which you will be working towards, being 36 months in duration. The roles will commence in September 2025.The apprenticeship is an Advanced Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician (following either a Mechanical or an Electrical pathway) and will consist of functional skills in English and Maths (Level 1/2), where applicable. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will meet the professional standards of the Engineering Council for registration as Engineering Technician (EngTech) by an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution.You will be expected to attend college 1 day a week with West Suffolk College. All other aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer, with regular site visits from your designated college assessor, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship programme.We will offer you:A starting salary of £25,155. which will rise throughout your time on the scheme based on satisfactory performance in the role You will have access to a mentor and a buddyRegular reviews and 121s with your line managerUnique Personal Development Plan to support your learningOpportunity to study for a well-recognised apprenticeshipDevelopment Days to build your confidence, network, and performanceExposure and opportunity to meet our Senior Management TeamOpportunities for overtimeFree onsite parkingCanteen on siteExclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and TescoFree buses to work for certain routesEmployee assistance programmeIn-house training that includes Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety certificationWhat is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?Upon completion of your apprenticeship, there is potential for you to progress and gain experience within Engineering and develop a successful and rewarding career in the sector. Our main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member. We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person.