P

Apprentice Engineer

icon building Company : Premier Foods
icon briefcase Job Type : Internship

Number of Applicants

 : 

000+

Click to reveal the number of candidates who applied for this job.
icon loader
Apply Now
icon loader Apply Now

Let AI Supercharge Your Job Hunt!

JobCopilot scans 500,000+ company career sites daily to find jobs for you

Never miss an opportunity Save hours by auto-filling applications forms Land more interviews with tailored applications
happy man
thunder iconActivate JobCopilot

Job Description - Apprentice Engineer

Apprentice Engineer in Lifton, Devon, PL16 0BB | Premier Foods Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Engineering Apprentice - no experience required Army UK £26,334 per annum 2 weeks ago HR Advisor Omega Resource Group Lifton, Devon, PL16 £35k - 40k per year 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer The Sterling Choice Ltd Exeter, Devon £49k - 53k per year 1 hour ago NEW Operational Technology Maintenance Engineer South West Water Totnes (TQ9) 1 day ago Mechanical Handling Engineer Certain Advantage Ford Park, Plymouth (PL4), PL4 6AB £35000 - £50000 per annum 1 week ago Lead Marine Engineer Rustler Yachts Tremough Dale, Penryn (TR10), TR10 £competitive 1 day ago Mechanical Engineers Certain Advantage Ford Park, Plymouth (PL4), PL4 6AB £35000 - £50000 per annum 1 week ago Apprentice Overhaul & Repair Engineer Clarke Energy Liverpool (L33) 3 weeks ago Mechanical Fitter HARBRON RECRUIT Ltd Launceston, Cornwall £27 per hour 2 weeks ago Apprentice/Jnr Mechanical/Electrical Engineer {Pumps/Motors} Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ipswich (IP1) £25000 - £35000 per annum + Company Benefits 2 weeks ago Engineering Apprentice - no experience required Army UK £26,334 per annum 2 weeks ago HR Advisor Omega Resource Group Lifton, Devon, PL16 £35k - 40k per year 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer The Sterling Choice Ltd Exeter, Devon £49k - 53k per year 1 hour ago NEW Operational Technology Maintenance Engineer South West Water Totnes (TQ9) 1 day ago Mechanical Handling Engineer Certain Advantage Ford Park, Plymouth (PL4), PL4 6AB £35000 - £50000 per annum 1 week ago Lead Marine Engineer Rustler Yachts Tremough Dale, Penryn (TR10), TR10 £competitive 1 day ago Mechanical Engineers Certain Advantage Ford Park, Plymouth (PL4), PL4 6AB £35000 - £50000 per annum 1 week ago Apprentice Overhaul & Repair Engineer Clarke Energy Liverpool (L33) 3 weeks ago Mechanical Fitter HARBRON RECRUIT Ltd Launceston, Cornwall £27 per hour 2 weeks ago Apprentice/Jnr Mechanical/Electrical Engineer {Pumps/Motors} Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ipswich (IP1) £25000 - £35000 per annum + Company Benefits 2 weeks ago Apprentice Engineer Premier Foods View Profile Lifton, Devon, PL16 0BB Not Assigned Published: 9 hours ago GBP 23,809.00 per year Apprentice Engineer Premier Foods Based - Lifton, Devon, PL16 0BB Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Qualification 1st year salary £23,809 per annum 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays The Interview Selection Centre will be held in July 2026 . You will need to be available to attend if successfully selected for interview. We are looking for two Apprentice Engineers to join our highly skilled and experienced production engineering team here in Lifton, Devon, where the magic happens as we create Britain's favourite custard and rice pudding. If you are looking to embark on an engineering career and you think we could be a place you'd like to build that career in, then read on ... Food engineering isa multidisciplinary field encompassing all the skills needed in a contemporary, advanced automated manufacturing industry. Our facility needs all these skills now given our current modern, highly technological plant and even more so in the future as we invest further in new automated systems, plant and equipment. As a member of the Ambrosia Team, you will experience a friendly supportive environment working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field and benefit from being part of a larger group, Premier Foods. Working in partnership with City College Plymouth , we are offering a 4-year apprenticeship programme leading to a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification, along with anyad ditionalqualificationsrequiredto support your chosen bias as the programme progresses. You will develop engineering skills to a high standard by following a structured apprenticeship pathway, supporting your journey to becoming one of our multi-skilled shift engineers. And when you successfully complete your programme, we will support you to develop your skills further and work towards higher qualifications. What you'll be doing: The first term of the first year of your apprenticeship will be spent at college then moving to two days per week for the remainder of year 1. For the other days and during the holidays, you will be required to attend site to apply what you have been learning at college, into practice. For years two and three of your apprenticeship, you will be on day release at the college and then working on site alongside experienced engineers who will support and mentor you, building capability and problem-solving techniques to confidently evaluate and implement solutions. Year four of your apprenticeship will see you go on shift working with a specific team of engineers, working a shift pattern, that may include working day and night shifts. Once you have completed your apprenticeship to the required standard, you will become a qualified multiskilled engineer. What we need from you: A minimum of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade 4/ C or above, including Maths, Science and English. A real interest in engineering and technology (and you like great custard and rice pudding!). Drive, enthusiasm and commitment to learning new skills, seeking opportunities for personal development and passing on knowledge to others. The ability to communicate effectively and engage positively and proactively with colleagues across the site and group. Willingness to work shifts including days, nights and weekends . What we can offer you: A competitive salary that rises each year, aligned with successful completion of each academic year Contributory Company pension scheme with life assurance Five weeks equivalent holiday plus bank holidays A range of benefits including an employee discount scheme, company shop and onsite subsidised canteen ShareSave scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Apprentice Network Skills Development Programme - BOOST Closing date: Wednesday 27th May 2026 At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need. In Short Industry Food Production Founded 1975 Location UK Wide, Headquarters St. Albans Company size 1000 - 4999 About Us We live and breathe food at Premier Foods. And we love how much our consumers treasure our brands.

Our much-loved brands include Ambrosia, Bisto, Batchelors, Loyd Grossman, Oxo, Sharwood's, Cadbury Cakes and Mr Kipling and you’ll find our foods in an amazing 95% of British households.

Though our brands have a rich heritage ( 2016 marked both Ambrosia’s Centenary and the 50th anniversary of childhood favourite, Angel Delight), we continue to invest to make sure they stay front of mind and relevant for modern day life. A Great British food company We operate primarily in the ambient food sector which continues to be
the largest sector within the total UK grocery market. Our Grocery
business is responsible for developing our portfolio of brands in four
key categories: Flavourings & Seasonings; Cooking Sauces &
Accompaniments; Quick Meals, Snacks & Soups and Ambient Desserts.
Our Sweet Treats business is responsible for growing our brands in the
Ambient Cakes category. Our Values At Premier Foods we have a purpose: to create food the nation loves most for modern life. Our purpose reminds us what we're here to do - create great food our consumers love, food that is tasty, easy to prepare and reliable, with a meaningful heritage that resonates not only in the UK but increasingly, around the world. We simply love great food, it's our passion. And it's a passion shared by our 4,000 strong Premier Foods Family, who work together to bring our purpose to life across 14 locations in the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity The core of our Inclusion and
Diversity Strategy at Premier Foods is to provide a safe environment so
that everyone feels they can bring their true authentic self to
work and thrive. It’s also vital for the sustainability of our businesses and
economies. Everyone stands to benefit when we embrace and value the
diversity of thoughts, ideas and ways of working that our people bring. Similar Apprentice Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Engineering Apprentice - no experience required Army UK £26,334 per annum 2 weeks ago HR Advisor Omega Resource Group Lifton, Devon, PL16 £35k - 40k per year 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer The Sterling Choice Ltd Exeter, Devon £49k - 53k per year 1 hour ago NEW Operational Technology Maintenance Engineer South West Water Totnes (TQ9) 1 day ago Mechanical Handling Engineer Certain Advantage Ford Park, Plymouth (PL4), PL4 6AB £35000 - £50000 per annum 1 week ago Lead Marine Engineer Rustler Yachts Tremough Dale, Penryn (TR10), TR10 £competitive 1 day ago Mechanical Engineers Certain Advantage Ford Park, Plymouth (PL4), PL4 6AB £35000 - £50000 per annum 1 week ago Apprentice Overhaul & Repair Engineer Clarke Energy Liverpool (L33) 3 weeks ago Mechanical Fitter HARBRON RECRUIT Ltd Launceston, Cornwall £27 per hour 2 weeks ago Apprentice/Jnr Mechanical/Electrical Engineer {Pumps/Motors} Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ipswich (IP1) £25000 - £35000 per annum + Company Benefits 2 weeks ago Apprentice Engineer jobs Apprentice Engineer jobs in Lifton Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Lifton Jobs in Lifton Apprenticeship jobs Engineer jobs Apprentice Electrician jobs M&E Engineer jobs Mechanic Engineer jobs Engineer Trainee jobs Electromechanical Engineer jobs Engineering Apprenticeships jobs Apprenticeships jobs Apprentice jobs Traineeship jobs Engineer Mechanical jobs Trainee Engineer jobs Engineering Apprentice jobs Engineering Technician jobs Engineering Apprenticeship jobs Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs Jobseekers Recruiters Download The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026
Original job Apprentice Engineer posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
Apply Now
Share Job
Share Job

Auto-Apply to Apprentice Engineer Jobs with your AI JobCopilot

thunder icon Auto-Apply with AI

Similar Apprentice Engineer Jobs in the UK

GrabJobs is the no1 job portal in the UK, connecting you to thousands of jobs fast! Find the best jobs in the UK, apply in 1 click and get a job today!

Mobile Apps

Copyright © 2026 Grabjobs Pte.Ltd. All Rights Reserved.