Introduction

The Food and drink apprentice will be supporting the team in the upkeep of machines and processes.

About the Employer

Oaklands Farm Eggs Ltd specializes in poultry farming and egg production, offering fresh, free-range eggs directly from the farm mimoji.com. The Griffiths family, who have been farming for over 60 years, ensures high welfare and quality standards under the British Lion code of practice.

What You'll Do

Conduct maintenance of food and drink processing and packaging equipment (condition based monitoring)
Respond to breakdowns of food and drink processing and packaging equipment
Conduct reactive maintenance or corrective actions to resolve deviation
Identify faults (electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, automation and pneumatics) on food and drink processing equipment and action required
Contribute to continuous improvement projects to optimise food equipment or process. For example, participate in failure investigations to ensure process effectiveness and to contribute to and implement practical engineering solutions for efficiency and profitability
Contribute to the installation and commission food and drink processing and packaging equipment in line with food science and safety principles
Contribute to technical performance reviews in collaboration with other functions and stakeholders
Maintain engineering documentation for food and drink maintenance work
Support maintenance and operational team members in developing engineering technical competence
Ensure availability and performance of maintenance tools and equipment
Contribute to food and drink internal and external audits

Training Outcome

Upon completion of the course there will be room to progress and develop further in the company

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - C / 4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - C / 4

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 discussed

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 4

Training Provider: TELFORD COLLEGE

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