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At a Glance
Salary:
£ 13345.48 per year
Working Week:
Monday - Friday
Duration:
4 Years
Possible Start Date:
02/10/2023
Application Close Date:
30/09/2023
Employer Description
Join the world of PepsiCo Supply Chain, the Southern Region Distribution Centre (SRDC) is our largest distribution site in the UK. Working closely with our manufacturing and supply chain teams we distribute the majority of our own products, and this is all made possible by the SRDC. Our Distribution centre is a fast paced and ever changing environment, we can go from idea to implementation in a matter of days.
This site is already a great plant but our ambition is to make it even greater. 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 at SRDC.
Main description
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?
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
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
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Future Prospects
Location
Walkers Snack Foods, Beaumont Park, 4 Leycroft Road,
Leicester,
Leicestershire, England.
LE4 1ET
Training delivery site:
Coventry Centre
At a Glance
Salary:
£ 13345.48 per year
Working Week:
Monday - Friday
Duration:
4 Years
Possible Start Date:
02/10/2023
Application Close Date:
30/09/2023