Vacancy Maintenance and Operations Engineer Technician Apprentice (L3 Engineering)

Loughborough College exterior of the Hub building

Vacancy overview

Wage: £14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year
Level: Advanced
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025

Code: 1000327611

Working for the nation's favourite pie company, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to cover all aspects of site maintenance. You will join a small, friendly team of skilled and experienced engineers who will support your development. Apply today for a Summer 2025 start.

This is a very varied role and involves:

  • Working on food processing equipment (pressure cooking vessels, mixers, pastry laminators, pie machines, ovens, automated packing lines etc).
  • The maintenance team are also responsible for the building fabric, including facilities and site services (refrigeration, steam boilers, air compressors, hot and cold-water systems). Engineers carry out repairs (reactive works) and preventive maintenance. 
  • Involvement with the installation of new equipment and project improvement work. This includes modifications to optimise performance, improve efficiency and methods of operation, increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Requirements and prospects

Loughborough College will be shortlisting applications on behalf of the employer and reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer. Please check your emails for updates on your application. PLEASE NOTE: Due to health and safety reasons, applicants must be 18+.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About the employer

PUKKA PIES LTD

Here at pukka we continue to make, bake and deliver the peoples pie to the nation. From our chilled pies, slices, sausage rolls and a pasty, there really is a pukka for everyone.