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Travel to MGTS, Coventry (CV1 2JG) is required\nSalary per annum: £24,700 with annual salary review\nWorking Hours: Monday-Friday\nYear 1: full-time college study\nYears 2-4: site-based practical training with college day release\nYear 4: Potential introduction of shift patterns, including night shifts.\nExtensive Benefits, including but not limited to:\nPrivate Medical options \nLife Assurance \nCompany bonus scheme \nAccess to 24/7 GP services \nEnhances pension contributions \nGenerous holiday \nAccess to a range of high street discounts \nCarlsberg Britvic is a dynamic multi-beverage business, home to some of the UK’s best-known beers and soft drinks. Formed in January 2025, the business brings together an extensive portfolio across beer, low and no alcohol, and soft drinks, including brands such as Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Robinsons, Tango, J2O, Fruit Shoot, London Essence, Plenish and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, alongside licensed favourites including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea, Rockstar and Gatorade.\nWith five production facilities and 16 depots across the UK, Carlsberg Britvic is focused on great service, innovation, people development, and making a positive impact for communities and the planet.\nAbout the role:\nOur 4-year Engineering Apprenticeship program will give you the technical knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience needed to build a career as a multi-skilled engineer in a busy manufacturing environment. You will work towards a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, followed by a Level 4 HNC top-up during Years 3 and 4.\nYour first year will be spent studying with MGTS (Midland Group Training Services Limited), based in Coventry (CV1 2JG), building solid mechanical, electrical and engineering foundations before moving into site-based learning. From Year 2 onwards, you will combine practical experience within our Engineering team with day-release study.\nDepending on your location to the college, you may be expected to live away from home during your first year in accommodation close to the college. This will be arranged and funded by the business.\nDuring college holidays, practical training will continue at the employing site, providing further opportunities to gain hands-on engineering experience and develop technical skills.\nThe role will initially operate on day shifts Monday to Friday. In Year 4, as you prepare to transition into a permanent engineering role, you are likely to move onto a site shift pattern, which may include night shifts.\nRole Responsibilities:\nAs your knowledge and confidence develop, you will:\nComplete all college, apprenticeship and HNC learning requirements, keeping your portfolio and development records up to date. \nWork safely at all times and follow site requirements for health, safety, food safety, quality, hygiene and the environment. \nBuild practical mechanical, electrical, controls and automation skills through supervised tasks and structured training. \nSupport Engineering Technicians with planned and preventative maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and production-line breakdowns. \nLearn to use maintenance systems accurately, including recording work completed and parts used. \nTake part in structured problem-solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activity to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and performance. \nSupport shutdown activity, equipment inspections and the upkeep of engineering standards, procedures and work areas. \nWork collaboratively with Engineering, Operations and other site teams, asking questions and learning from experienced colleagues. \nBe responsible for your development, respond positively to feedback and demonstrate increasing self-sufficiency throughout the programme. \nExperience and Key Attributes:\nYou do not need to be a qualified engineer or have previous engineering experience. We are looking for people with the interest, potential and commitment to learn.\nA genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing and understanding how things work. \nA practical mindset and a readiness to build practical skills.\nCuriosity and a logical approach to solving problems. \nClear communication and the ability to work well with others. \nAn openness to learning, feedback, and ongoing personal growth. \nConsistency, self-motivation and the ability to meet deadlines while following instructions and safe working practices. \nWillingness and ability to attend college full time in Year 1, including living away from home where required. \nWillingness to work a shift pattern, potentially including nights, during Year 4 and in a future permanent engineering role. \nQualifications required:\nFive GCSEs at grades 4-9 (A*-C), or equivalent, including Maths, English and a science subject. \nApplicants must be aged 18 or over by the start of the second year of the apprenticeship in August 2028 to meet on-site health and safety requirements.\nMust have been a UK resident for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship.\nNext steps & Recruitment process:\nApplication Deadline: Please apply no later than31st of December 2026\nTelephone Interviews: Will be conducted between 1st of November 2026 till 29th of January 2027\nAssessment Centres & Interviews: will be held in person on either Wednesday 17th February 2027 or Tuesday 2nd March 2027 at Aventine Way, Glebe Farm Industrial Estate, Rugby, CV21 1HA, United Kingdom.\nStart Date: August 2027\nCollege Enrolment date: Early September 2027\nOur commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion\nWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.\nWe are ready to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.\nApplication Process:\nWe read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.\nWe look forward to receiving your application.\nThis is an exciting time to join our newly formed business - with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. 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