• Job Description

  Req#: 6883800

  About the role within the team:
  The purpose of this exciting apprenticeship is to develop the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a fully competent Reliability Engineer in our automated site. This role will support the engineering team in maintaining the performance of highly automated machinery and systems, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime. Through structured training and real-world experience, the apprentice will gain a deep understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems, becoming a key contributor to the site’s operational success.

  What You Will Be Doing:

  • Support in the maintenance, installation, and repair of automated machinery including conveyors, packaging systems, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Assist in identifying and diagnosing faults in electro-mechanical systems.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance tasks to ensure machinery uptime and safety.
  • Work collaboratively with experienced engineers to troubleshoot real-time production issues.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the engineering and production teams.
  • Ensuring that Food Safety and Health and Safety standards are met and sustainably maintained.
  • You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters and must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.
  • Develop the ability to undertake basic problem solving activities and escalating to the Senior Automation Engineer where necessary.
  • Ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Instructions.
  • Being involved in ad hoc projects as and when required.

  Who You Are:

  • A genuine interest in engineering, technology, and automation.
  • Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions with attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.
  • A proactive attitude with an understanding of how engineering supports wider business performance (e.g., reducing downtime, improving efficiency, maintaining product
    quality).
  • Ensure that the HelloFresh DNA is at the forefront of everything we do.
  • Willingness to learn and undertake both practical and academic training.
  • GCSEs in Maths and English grades 4-9 (C or above) or Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills. Or alternatively, GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in Science or Technical subject (or equivalent qualifications)

  What you will get in return:

  ● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
  ● Company pension scheme
  ● Gym membership
  ● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
  ● Electric vehicle scheme
  ● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
  ● Nursery support scheme
  ● Cycle to work scheme
  ● Group Life Assurance

  Location: Plot 8, unit 2 Smart parc, Spondon, Derby DE21 7HW

  Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, Part-Time hours - On-Site.

  Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

  You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

  If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.

• About the company

  HelloFresh SE is a publicly traded meal kit company based in Berlin, Germany.

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