Apprentice Engineer – Maintenance – Muntons
Muntons is a leading supplier of malts and malted ingredients to the food and drinks industry worldwide. They have a 45 Acre site, are open 365 days a year, and have a 24/7 manufacturing facility supplying 90+ different countries.
Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry and has been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous and well-loved brands around the globe for over 100 years.
To be part of the Munton Engineering team and to be responsible for the maintenance and continued efficient & safe running of the Stowmarket site.
To accept the undertaking, ownership and accountability of an engineering apprenticeship to ensure sufficient learning and development is achieved.
To successfully complete an apprenticeship recognised by Muntons.
To develop at being responsible for carrying out a range of electrical and mechanical engineering works, including proactive planned maintenance, small projects, installations & reactive activities and repairs.
Day to Day engineering-Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- Provide a dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns, to maximise production and minimise plant downtime.
- Plan access to perform preventive maintenance tasking as per allocation from the CMMS system.
- Communicate on a daily basis with your mentor / Engineering Team Leader to ensure established priorities are dealt with in a coordinated approach.
- Participate and update all taskings from the CMMS system, prioritising tasks, breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
- Work flexibly and respond to the changing demands of the work, adapting to new work routines and practices accordingly.
- Updating your college workbook, assignments, attending review meetings and keeping records of work done that meet the framework requirements of the course.
- Ensuring all college deadlines are met 100% of the time.
- Ensuring all off the job training is met.
- Ensure all safety protocols are adhered to at all times.
General Maintenance activities-Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- General day to day repairs within skillset and training; work alongside customers and team members to carry out plant modifications and ensure plant is properly maintained.
- Participate in all aspects of maintenance work associated with plant shutdowns.
- Undertake planned maintenance routines as guided by the Maintenance Manager/Team leader.
- Manage contractors including performing inductions and permits with support from your Mentor/Team Leader.
Plant Hygiene-Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- Ensure all tools and equipment are removed from the food processing areas when completing tasks.
- Ensure the engineering workshop is tidy and maintains a good standard of housekeeping.
- Ensure spills are controlled and kept to a minimum.
- Ensure you adhere to the company policy on hygiene.
Administration-Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- Respond to internal customer requests, providing updates via email & CMMS system.
- Keep up to date on tasks and include all information – work done – when updating CMMS.
- Submit accurate descriptions of spare parts requested.
- Update the relevant schedules and tables as required when changes are made.
- Escalate any problems with your mentor/Team Leader.
Electrical
- Successfully fault find on electrical control and power systems, identifying intermittent faults on processes on site.
- Understand and modify SCADA systems as required (once training has been completed).
- Identify reasons for motor overloading, test/change failed motors, select correct equivalent alternative if needed to get process up and running.
Entry requirements
GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 5-9).
A Levels or equivalent qualification.
Skills required
- Initiative.
Training to be provided
The learner will be studying the Engineering Maintenance Technician – Dual discipline Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification. Day release to West Suffolk College.
Things to consider
There is an element of working at height alongside varied working conditions ranging from dusty, tropical and noisy. Upon completion of apprenticeship, the role will consist of lone working as well as working within a team.
The programme will involve gaining experience and training to develop your knowledge and skills to enable you to take up an Engineering position within the organisation. The Company will endeavour to provide you with such training to achieve this aim but cannot guarantee a permanent placement.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 29/05/2026.
Location
This job is located in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
£ 22,000 per year.
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