• Job Description

  Req#: 96834

  HEINEKEN Automation Engineering Apprenticeship – John Smith’s Brewery Tadcaster
  
  Do you or do you know someone who has a thirst for learning as well as an interest in becoming one of our future Automation Engineers or even develop into our Site Services Manager? If so, an Automation Engineer apprenticeship with HEINEKEN could be a great opportunity to get your foot in the door, and what’s better than earning while you’re learning!

  Apprentices have an important part to play in our future. Our apprenticeship programme provides an ideal environment for individuals to learn and develop, whilst feeling valued and having a fun whilst doing so.

  
  Important information:

  • Salary and package: £34,000 first-year salary & award-winning double matched pension plus a fantastic benefits package including all accommodation costs paid for and a food allowance when you're studying.
  • Length of programme and Start Date: 4 years, all of our apprenticeships start on the 1st September 2024.
  • Entry Requirements: All applicants must have 5 GSCE’s all at Level 4 or equivalent – including Maths and English and one of the following:
    • A minimum of two A-Levels at Grade C or above, including a mathematical based subject and a science, technology, egnineering or an additional maths related subject
    • An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at MM (Merit Merit) level
    • An EAL Diploma in an Engineering-based subject at merit or above
    • Equivalent qualifications such as Technical Levels at MM or above
  • Applicants must be 18 years old or older on or before the start date. We do of course welcome applicants from all age groups for this programme. Before applying, please read through the linked document from the Department of Education to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements. Click here to access.

  About the apprenticeship:
  If you’re looking at pursuing a career as an Automation Engineer, an apprenticeship is a brilliant place to begin the journey. You’re able to gain hands-on experience whilst getting paid to do so! Your training costs are covered, and you will gain nationally recognised qualification to a trade.

  You'll work towards a Level 4 Automation and Controls Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard, undertaking study blocks with a top engineering apprenticeship training provider and bringing theory to life through extensive on-the-job coaching and practice with our Automation Engineering team at Tadcaster Brewery.

  Your apprenticeship will cover topics such as installation, support, maintenance, and fault finding of software systems and networks through thoroughly building your competence and confidence around automation, instrumentation, and industrial network knowledge, developing your skills in using software and diagnostic tools as well as an understanding of technical documents and automation project principles.

  The focus of the apprenticeship is to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours about process safety, quality, and operation as well as continuous improvement approaches in HEINEKEN’s brewing environment.

  Because of the technical elements involved in the learning, we ask that all applicants must have 5 GSCE’s or equivalent – including at least a level 6 in Maths and a level 4 in English.
  
  We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about the industry and HEINEKEN, can demonstrate good behaviours and are eager to learn.
  
  What do our current apprentices think? We’ve asked a few of them!

  
  Why did you choose the brewing apprenticeship?
  “I’d been looking for an apprenticeship and this is the first time I saw this type of opportunity, I’m really interested in brewing and but didn’t know where to start to become a brewer and plus it's Heineken and John Smith’s so I knew I’d learn the best way. I’m only in the first month of my programme and I know I’ve made the right decision, everyone has made me feel really welcome”
  
  What’s it been like being on the programme?
  “Each day brings its new set of challenges, which keep this job very exciting; in terms of all previous employment I have had, I never looked forward to going to work; but this job is different, the people and the atmosphere make coming to work incredibly rewarding.”
  
  Why choose us?
  “It is a great industry to get into! Being an Operator also offers you a lot of skills, which will help if you want to move into different areas of business, such as production, packaging, and logistics.”

  Click here to hear more about what it's like on our apprentice programmes our John Smiths Brewery, Tadcaster?

  
  The Application:
  We’ve made our application process simple.

  
  All you need to do is apply with a CV and a covering letter telling us why you want to join our HEINEKEN Automation Engineer Apprenticeship scheme at Tadcaster Brewery.

  Please note that we won't accept any applications without a covering letter as this is where you can sell yourself and your interests to us!

  A covering letter is your time to shine and tell us why you’re a great fit for the role and the company. We’ve put together a few tips to get you started:

  • Why would you be great for the role?
  • Why you want to join HEINEKEN as an apprentice.
  • Anything that sets you apart from other applicants.
  • No longer than 3 – 5 paragraphs
  • Try not to duplicate your CV

  
  Applications will close Friday 1st December 2023 so don't miss out.

  The Recruitment Process Timeline:

  Application Deadline: Friday 1st December 2023

  Invitation to interview: 19th December 2024

  Interviews: Early January 2024

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