Job Introduction
Our apprenticeship programme starts again as a new cohort for September 2026.
Engineers at Cawingredients are responsible for applying principles of engineering, manufacturing technology and management science to the production and engineering process, in order to ensure high levels of productivity are maintained across the site. They are also responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing process of soft drinks operates as smoothly as possible, reducing costly inefficiencies to a minimum whilst maintaining the integrity and safety of the plant as a whole. We are based at one site in Leeming Bar North Yorkshire and currently employ circa 590 people, with further ambitions for expansion.
Our multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship programme is designed to create the technicians and engineers of our future. As an engineering apprentice, you will have the opportunity to develop mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control skills.
You’ll receive tailored on-the-job training combined with early responsibility to help you develop and progress in a live manufacturing environment. You’ll be working towards nationally recognised qualifications and supported by both College Tutors and qualified Engineers on site.
During the first years of training the working pattern and attendance at college will day during the day between 08:30am until 17:00 Monday to Friday (incorprating day release to College). In line with progression there will be an expectation to join the teams on shift to gain addition exposure to the manufacturing processes, this will come into effect when competency allows. The shift patterns for shift working consist of 12 hour shifts working 6-6 both days and nights working 4 on 4 off.
Once fully qualified and having completed our apprenticeship scheme, we would envisage opportunities to be presented in order to allow successful transition to pursue a career as a Line Support Technician within the business, with earning potential to be circa £51,000 per annum, plus other benefits.
Training to be offered will be:
Advanced Apprenticeship - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st1326-v1-0
There is no mandatory Lvl2 first year qualification (foundation competence) but we will require practical work to be carried out in the first year.
Year 1
2-3 days per week at SWDT - 7 units – following the Lvl2 Engineering Operative EAL qualification (aligned to the maintenance pathway)
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H+S
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Communications
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Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
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CAD (for maintenance)
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Electrical wiring and testing
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Mechanical maintenance
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Hand fitting/bench fitting techniques
1day per week – doing a Lvl3 BTEC Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (11 units in total)
Year 2
1day per week – Lvl3 BTEC Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Year 3
1 day per week HTQ (General Engineering) (commercial arrangement)
(Possibly 1day extra for half year or ½ day for full year – completing remaining units BTEC – approx. 3units)
Year 4
1 day per week HTQ (General Engineering)
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Enthusiastic, Dedicated, Reliable, Hard Working
Qualification requirements
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential
Other Engineering (Grade Level 2/Level 3) Desired
Benefits include:
- Starting Salary £21,000 per annum, with incremental salary reviews throughout the apprenticeship (every six months), based on your development at these intervals we anticipate salary progression to be awarded.
- 26 days annual leave, plus 5 bank holidays
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- EAP
- Training and Development
If interested you should take a look at the Mechatronic Maintenance Technician roles on Find an apprenticeship (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk)
Benefits:
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Company pension
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Free parking
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Life insurance
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Healthcare Cash Plan
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On-site parking
Schedule:
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12 hour shift
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8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
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Leeming Bar DL7 9FD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
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Do you have a Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above GCSE in English and Grade 5 in Maths?
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Do you have any previous engineering experience Training or Work experience
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What interests you the most about this engineering apprenticeship, and how do you see if helping you achieve your long-term career goals?
Education:
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GCSE or equivalent (required)