Overview
If you’re practical, curious, and ready to build a long‑term career in engineering, this Modern Apprenticeship offers a rare opportunity to learn, earn and grow within a leading food manufacturing environment in the Highlands. You’ll be joining an employee‑owned business with over 30 years’ heritage, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability and developing its people.
This is a structured three‑to‑four‑year programme delivered in partnership with a local college, combining hands‑on engineering experience with recognised qualifications.
What the Apprenticeship Involves
In your first year, you’ll be based full‑time at college completing:
- SVQ Level 2
- National Certificate in Engineering Practice
From year two onwards, you’ll move into the workplace to complete:
- SVQ Level 3, supported by regular assessor visits and on‑the‑job training
Throughout the programme, you’ll work under supervision to develop the skills, confidence and technical understanding needed to support a busy food production environment.
What You’ll Be Doing (Under Supervision)
You’ll gradually build your engineering skills by supporting the team with:
- Maintaining and repairing production equipment, learning how to diagnose issues and carry out safe, cost‑effective fixes
- Supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns, developing confidence in fault‑finding
- Checking and monitoring machinery performance, helping improve reliability and efficiency
- Understanding how production processes work, contributing to high‑quality products and smooth operations
- Working safely and professionally, following all Health & Safety, food safety and hygiene procedures
- Developing a broad engineering skillset, working across both sites and learning how to use tools, complete records and support daily engineering tasks
Who This Is For
You’ll thrive here if you’re:
- Practical, hands‑on and keen to learn
- Interested in engineering, problem‑solving and how things work
- Reliable, safety‑conscious and able to follow procedures
- A good communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
- Motivated to build a long‑term career in a growing industry
No previous engineering experience is required — just the right attitude, commitment and willingness to learn.
Why This Apprenticeship Stands Out
- You’ll gain nationally recognised engineering qualifications
- You’ll be part of an employee‑owned business where people genuinely matter
- You’ll learn in a supportive environment with experienced engineers
- You’ll build skills that open doors across food manufacturing, engineering and technical roles
- You’ll be contributing to a sustainable, high‑quality Scottish food producer with a strong local presence
Next Steps
If you’re ready to start a career in engineering and want to learn in a supportive, hands‑on environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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