Engineering Apprentice - Coventry

PepsiCo is looking for an Engineering Apprenticeships to join our Walkers site in Coventry!

Are you looking for a fantastic Engineering career working in a Company that has an excellent reputation for developing and launching products that our consumers love, where you can receive a formal accredited training programme in the form of an Advanced Multi Skilled Maintenance Apprenticeship?

Summary:

Work Location: Coventry

College Location: Coventry

Working Week: First year at College in Coventry: Mon - Thu: 08:00 - 16:00, Fri 08:00 - 12:00.

Salary: In year 1, the salary will be £13,919.32 per annum.

Learning Provider: Midland Group Training Services

What to expect:It is an exciting time for us and we continually strive to improve our business performance. Our Engineering Staff are a huge part of our operation and work across every area of the plant undertaking a variety of crucial tasks to maintain our high standards.As an Engineering Apprentice you’ll attain base engineering skills in the form of a BTEC/HNC. Over a period of 4 years, this will be a mix of you attending college and working in a fast paced automated manufacturing environment gaining hands on experience.

Skills you’ll develop include:

• Mechanical applications and solutions
• Electrical wiring, testing, installation and fault finding
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Automation Control Systems

Training to be Provided:

• Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).
• Level 2 Award for Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment.
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team of highly skilled Engineers to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance and to identify opportunities and implement solutions, to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, and product quality, with consideration with regards to health and safety and environment.
• Work safely, with regard for your duty of care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
• Keep others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company.
• Work with MGTS external assessor to produce workplace assessment training plans.
• Attend lectures, practicals and visits as per training provider learning plan.

Qualifications

• We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*- C / 9-5 for Maths and A*- C / 9-4 for English, Science and two other subjects.
• Lots of enthusiasm
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-Motivation
• Good problem-solving skills

About PepsiCo:

Join the world of PepsiCo Supply Chain, our factory in Coventry manufacturing site is one of our biggest snack manufacturing sites in the UK, producing a number of well-known brands including Doritos, SunBites, Squares, French Fries, Wotsits, Quavers and Monster Munch.

This site already a great plant but our ambition is to make it even greater.  We not only want to be one of the largest crisp factories in the world, but we also want to be the best and that’s where you come in! Your leadership, innovation and problem-solving skills will be utilised to the fullest, where in this fast paced and ever-changing environment, we can go from idea to implementation in a matter of days. You will be inspired by the drive of your team and feel a true sense of connection and comradery with your colleagues who are proud to work in Walkers Coventry.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13,919.32 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coventry, CV3 4PW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 214513