Food and drink maintenance engineer apprenticeship

Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Engineering team and build practical skills in a busy manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced engineers, learning how to maintain plant machinery and site services, safely and efficiently.

About the Employer

Framptons is continuing to grow, making this an exciting time to join us. Based in Shepton Mallet, we are a leading independent drinks co-packer specialising in plant-based, dairy and own-brand products for brand and retail customers. Our skilled teams work across product development, technical, operations, engineering and supply chain to deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently and reliably. With in-house oat base manufacturing and strong capability across plant-based, dairy, and flavoured water formats, we are proud to support customers from product idea through to successful launch.

What You'll Do

Are you practical, eager to learn, and interested in how machinery and production equipment work? We are looking for a motivated Food and Drink Maintenance apprentice to join our team and develop the skills required for a successful career in engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will support in maintaining plant machinery and site services, helping to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll receive training in preventative maintenance, fault finding, continuous improvement, and engineering best practices.

What You'll Be Doing:

You will play an active role in supporting engineering activities across the site, including:

• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Supporting engineers with reactive and corrective maintenance tasks
• Learning fault-finding techniques to diagnose equipment issues
• Helping to minimise downtime and improve production performance
• Ensuring maintenance activities are accurately recorded and documented
• Supporting machinery start-up and operational checks
• Assisting with plant shutdown and maintenance activities
• Communicating effectively with Production and Engineering teams
• Contributing ideas for equipment and process improvements

Training Outcome

Progression into full-time Shift Engineering role.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above or equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above or equivalent

Course Information

Course: Food and drink maintenance engineer (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday - hours to be agreed.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP