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Apprentice Engineer

Protea Recruitment LTD • Cranbrook, Kent • 2w ago

Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

📍 Kent | 🕒 Full-time | 💷 Apprenticeship wage + full training + development

Start your engineering career with hands-on experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our engineering team as a Maintenance Engineering Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a trade, gain formal qualifications, and build a long-term career in a growing industry.

About the Role

As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to learn how to maintain, repair, and improve production machinery on a busy food packing site. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems while following a structured training programme – both on the job and through college.

What You’ll Be Doing

Assist in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections on machinery and equipment.
Support engineers in diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults such as pumps, gearboxes, motors, and valves.
Help with machine installations, part replacements, and overhauls.
Learn and follow health and safety procedures, including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO).
Keep accurate records of work completed and parts used.
Participate in team meetings and support continuous improvement projects.

What We’re Looking For

A genuine interest in engineering and how things work.
Practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to completing both the practical and academic sides of the apprenticeship.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science preferred (grades 4/C and above).

What You’ll Gain