Kickstart Your Engineering Career with Cotteswold DairyBecome a Multi-Skilled Engineer Through a 4-Year Apprenticeship with GETLocation: Tewkesbury Production Facility & GET (Gloucestershire Engineering Training)Duration: 4 YearsHours: 37.5 hours per weekQualifications Gained: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician – Level 3Course commences September 2025 for a period of four years Are you a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for how things work? Do you want to earn while you learn and build a career in engineering? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s leading family-run dairies as a Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice – in partnership with GET (Gloucestershire Engineering Training), a recognised leader in high-quality engineering apprenticeships.What You'll Be Doing:This apprenticeship offers a unique mix of classroom training and real-world experience:
- Year 1: Spend term time at GET in Gloucester building essential engineering skills. During holidays, you’ll join our experienced Engineering Team at our Tewkesbury Production Facility.
- Years 2–4: Work full-time on-site with our maintenance team, taking on real engineering projects and supporting production with breakdowns and machine reliability. Your training at GET will continue part-time.
- Gain hands-on experience in GET's fantastic training facility using machinery such as mills, drills, lathes, grinders, and CNC (computer numerical controlled) equipment. Apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios and issues at Cotteswold Dairy.
You’ll be an essential part of a team that keeps our high-speed dairy production lines running — every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities. With apprentices in their second & third year already on site + dedicated mentors and academic support staff, you will have a secure support network to ensure you thrive.What You’ll Need:To be eligible, you’ll ideally need:
- 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above
- Including Maths, English & Physics
Why Cotteswold Dairy?Founded in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is a proud, independent, family-owned business supplying quality dairy products across the UK. We are committed to sustainability, supporting local farmers, and investing in our future — starting with you.With strong team values and a track record of developing future talent, we provide the environment, mentorship, and real responsibility you need to grow your career.Apply Now and Build a Future in EngineeringThis is more than just an apprenticeship — it’s the first step on an exciting journey into engineering excellence.Applications now open!For a chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Phil Bendall, Learning & Development Coordinator: (url removed)For more details about Gloucestershire Engineering Training, visit (url removed)Please note: you will need to be able to travel to GET, located at Barnwood Point GL4 3HX - and Cotteswold Dairy, located in Tewkesbury GL20 8JE.
