Apprentice Project Engineer
Wilkin & Sons, Tiptree, Essex
Starting Salary: £25,775.88 per annum (with potential for overtime to be available)
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm, Friday 8am – 3pm
Wilkin & Sons / Tiptree is a quintessentially British business that grows, makes and sells remarkably good food. Our aim has always been to make the best products and to provide a service to match. This is just as true today as it was yesterday, and this is certainly what we want to be true tomorrow.
We are looking for an exceptional person to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to become a highly skilled Project Engineer through an apprenticeship in our world-famous factory in Tiptree, Essex. You will need to be willing to complete a Level 3 Engineering qualification alongside full-time work.
This is an important role working within our Project Engineering Team to ensure our products are produced in accordance with our impeccable quality and safety. Tasks undertaken will include assisting with planning and implementing new machinery onto the production lines and looking at further ways to optimise production processes.
We are always interested in those of good character and high capability from all walks of life. It is essential to be literate, numerate and more importantly willing to learn. Manufacturing experience is not essential as we provide all successful candidates with full training.
Required Qualifications: GCSE English & GCSE Maths at grade C or above (can accept equivalent alternatives such as functional skills Level 2)
Company Benefits:
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Free onsite parking
- 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays
- 25% discount card for our Tiptree shop and 10 tea rooms
- Annual bonus subject to profitability
- Westfield Health healthcare cash plan with 24/7 doctor line, prescriptions, counselling and rewards scheme
- Employee-owned share incentive scheme
- Group benefits and support
- Employee events and family days
If you would be a hardworking and dedicated colleague and feel you would complement our team and business, we would love to receive your application.
Would you like to apply? Please submit your application via Indeed.
Jobseeker: We value your interest and aim to respond to all applicants individually; however, this may not be possible for roles with a high volume of applicants. Should we believe you meet the experience needed for our vacancy will be in touch very shortly.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester CO5 0RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have GCSE English & GCSE Maths at Grade C/4 or above? Please list the grades achieved (please be aware you may be asked for proof of these at interview)
- Why does the Project Engineer Apprenticeship position interest you?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/02/2026
