Apprentice Engineer

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

We are currently seeking Apprentice Engineers to join our team at our glass manufacturing plant in Harlow. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience in the field.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment used in the glass manufacturing process. You will also collaborate with other members of the engineering team to improve processes and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong interest in practical, hands on work, be willing to learn and take direction from experienced professionals, and have good communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately are also important qualities for this position.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to start your career in engineering and manufacturing, we invite you to apply today!

Please note to be considered for this position the highest level of qualification you will have attained to be eligible to join an Apprenticeship is GCSE or Level 2.

Applicants should have at least 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.  

Your first year will be attending a local college which will then become day release from year 2 onwards.

Competitive salary

Contributory pension plan

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance benefit, Employee Assistance Programme

Company Sick Pay