apetito are delighted to partner with Make UK to reignite our apprenticeship scheme in Engineering.

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and forward thinking people who want to start their career in Engineering and join us on the journey of development over the next few years - and beyond!

We are introducing cutting-edge technology into our existing factory and have plans underway to build a new world class regenerative food manufacturing factory along the road to expand our business.

Therefore, we need to expand our workforce to match so we are investing in growing talent and skills within the Engineering team through this apprenticeship. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic people who would like to join us in this new chapter.

The engineering team has 25 people, with many years of experience between them, so the apprentices will benefit greatly from their training, support and mentorship. The apprentices will be supported to learn a broad range of Engineering skills which will equip them to be fully-fledged members of the team and support our manufacturing operation. They will also learn transferable skills such as organisation, time management and collaboration skills.

The apprenticeship will start on 17th September 2025 and we anticipate the Level 3 Mechatronics Technician qualification will take 4 years to complete.

This is a full time job, 5 days per week at our Trowbridge head office and factory.

As well as investment in residential training to develop their skills, the apprentices will be paid competitively and receive generous company benefits:

- Year 1: £19,500 per annum

- Year 2: £25,397 per annum

- Year 3: £29,000 per annum

- Year 4: £35,400 per annum

Potential to move into a permanent role, with industry-competitive pay, on completion of the apprenticeship.

The apprentices will learn how to carry out routine maintenance, fault finding and diagnosis, testing and commissioning on advanced food manufacturing equipment.

This will develop their ability to effectively carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on the equipment.

Day-to day responsibilities will vary as the apprentices grow in skill and confidence.

Initially the apprentices will support with:

- Planned preventative maintenance activities in the facility

- Breakdown recovery activities in the facility

- Carry out root cause analysis, including writing up reports on findings and setting countermeasure ideas and actions.

- Ensuring equipment meets apetito's Health & Safety policies as well as relevant Health & Safety legislation.

Mandatory modules will include:

- Statutory regulations & safety requirements

- Engineering Data and Documentation

- Working Efficiently and Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

- Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities

- Fault Diagnosis on Engineered Systems

- Preventative Planned Maintenance on Engineered Systems

Optional modules can also be chosen in areas such as:

- Maintaining Mechanical/ Electrical/ Fluid Power Equipment

- Electrical Circuits

- Condition Monitoring of Plant and Equipment

- Producing Replacement Components

- Restoring Mechanical and Electronic Components and Equipment

- Producing Off-line Programs

- Fault Diagnosis on circuits and equipment (Mechanical & Electrical.)

To find out more and apply, visit our careers page.