Engineering Operative Apprentice - L2

About the Employer

The Reckitt purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Here on the Nottingham site we manufacture, pack and distribute products to a global market including, Nurofen, Strepsils (Mucinex – a product not sold in the UK), and Optrex. There are circa 800 employees on site here at Nottingham and we operate on a shift working basis in a GMP (good manufacturing practice) environment which is highly regulated.

What You'll Do

Reckitt is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Operations Engineering Apprentice to join its Nottingham site. This Level 2 apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while working towards a recognised engineering qualification.

The apprentice will support the engineering and operations teams in maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring efficiency, safety, and product quality. You will learn how to diagnose faults, carry out basic maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in engineering, a willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude. Reckitt will provide structured training, mentorship, and the chance to build a solid foundation for a long-term career in engineering within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, repair, and continuous operation of manufacturing equipment
• Assist in diagnosing faults and carrying out basic engineering repairs under supervision
• Learn and apply health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime
• Work with the engineering team to improve production processes and efficiency
• Help monitor equipment performance and report any issues
  Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out and update systems as required
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams
• Attend training sessions and college as part of the apprenticeship program

Training Outcome

A permanent role may be offered at the end of and successful completion of the Apprenticeship Programme.

Roles could include: 

• Manufacturing Technician
• Shift Technician
• Asset Care Technician
• C&I Technician
• Site Services Technician

Our apprenticeship programme is designed to enable us to recruit to a career path and to a specific end role. 

Details of career paths and options will be shared with each apprentice by the company mentor.

For applicants with the right attitude the opportunities are real.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English, maths & a science subject - 4-9

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Shift Pattern: 6.00am - 2.00pm. 2.00pm - 10.00pm. 10.00pm - 6.00am. 6.00am - 6.00pm . Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE