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Apprentice Engineer

Warburtons
£21,500
Stockton-on-Tees

Expected closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Four-year Engineering Apprenticeship at Warburtons' Stockton Bakery.
  • Earn a starting salary of £21,500, with fees and first-year accommodation paid.
  • Gain a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Requires 5 GCSEs (including Maths at Level 5+, English at Level 4+, Science/ICT at Level 4+). Must be 18+ by Sept 2027.
  • Applications close December 2026, with the apprenticeship starting August 2027.

About the Role

Engineering Apprenticeship

This four-year apprenticeship offers the training, qualifications, and hands-on experience needed to become a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer.

The Programme

  • Year 1: Full-time residential programme with Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Coventry. Tuition and first-year accommodation are covered.
  • Years 2-4: Develop skills back at Warburtons, combining hands-on experience with further training and mentorship.

What You'll Do

  • Work with electrical, mechanical, and control engineering.
  • Maintain highly automated equipment and production systems.
  • Diagnose and fault-find problems.
  • Repair and replace mechanical and electrical components.
  • Identify improvements for equipment and processes.
  • Understand food and safety standards.
  • Learn from experienced engineers and tackle real engineering challenges.

Qualifications & Progression

  • Achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Gain the skills and experience to begin a career as a qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer.
  • Opportunities for further development in areas like Engineering Management and Project Engineering.

Benefits

  • Starting Salary: £21,500, increasing each year.
  • Tuition fees paid.
  • First-year accommodation paid.
  • 25 days' paid holiday.
  • Structured four-year development programme.
  • Dedicated Warburtons mentor.
  • Personalised development and 1-to-1 training.
  • Opportunity to learn with a national group of apprentices.
  • Hands-on experience with automation and modern engineering technology.
  • Life assurance.
  • Award-winning contributory pension scheme.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Retail vouchers and online shopping offers.
  • Site social events and wellbeing initiatives.
  • 24/7 confidential wellbeing support and occupational health services.
  • New starter goodie box.

Essential Requirements

  • Be 18 or over by 1 September 2027 (due to residential requirement).
  • Achieved five GCSEs or equivalent, including:
    • Level 5 or above in Maths
    • Level 4 or above in English
    • Level 4 or above in either Science or ICT
  • Comfortable working flexibly, including shifts, weekends, and evenings from year three.
  • Enjoy problem-solving and logical thinking.
  • Committed to completing the full four-year programme.
  • Confident communication and teamwork skills.
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Key Dates

  • Applications close: December 2026
  • Assessment Day: March 2027
  • Your Warburtons journey begins: Mid to late August 2027