Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

Coca-Cola
£27,492 a year
Wakefield

Expected closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering over 3 years and 6 months.
  • Earn £27,492 per year, with a blended learning approach involving residential training and on-site work.
  • Gain skills in engineering maintenance, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, with opportunities for career progression.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-22 for a start date of 2027-08-30.

About the Role

This is a 3 year 6 month apprenticeship to become a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer.

What You'll Do

  • First five months: Full-time residential training at NWTC Training provider in Liverpool.
  • Year two onwards: Work at your local site in Wakefield to build knowledge and skills on Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) production equipment.
  • Report engineering breakdowns.
  • Work with OEMs and local site teams to understand equipment types.

Training

  • Upon successful completion, you will achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering.
  • The first five months are residential at NWTC Training provider in Liverpool.
  • Years 2-4 involve block release back to Liverpool for training.

What Happens at the End

  • Potential to move into a Technician role, Senior Technician, or even an Engineering degree apprenticeship.

Skills You'll Develop

  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Resilience

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (grade 4) - desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) - desired

Key Details

  • Wage: £27,492 per year
  • Working week: Year 1 is full time at NWTC Training provider in Liverpool for 5 months, before joining your local site in Wakefield.
    • NWTC Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • On site: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
  • Start date: 2027-08-30
  • Closing date: 2026-11-22
  • Apprenticeship standard: Food and drink maintenance engineer (level 3)
  • Training provider: NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL