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We are excited to offer three new apprenticeship opportunities at our Premier Foods site in Ashford, Kent (TN24 0LU) - where we proudly produce some of Britain’s best-loved brands like Angel Delight, Batchelor’s, and Paxo. A competitive salary, increasing each year based on successful academic and practical progress Training course Engineering technician (level 3) Hours College hours will be Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. During holidays, you’ll come onsite to start applying what you’ve learned.Years 2& 3 you’ll be based on site in Ashford.Year 4: Rotating through day and night shifts. 39 hours a weekMonday 8 September 2025 Duration 4 years3 WorkMost of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you’ll do at workYear 1: You’ll spend your first year full-time at college in Rochester, learning essential theory. During holidays, you’ll come onsite to start applying what you’ve learned Years 2 & 3: You’ll be based on site in Ashford, working closely with experienced engineers who will mentor and guide you in developing technical and problem-solving skills Year 4: You’ll join one of our shift teams, rotating through day and night shifts as you take on more responsibility and continue your on-the-job learning Where you’ll workBatchelor's Factory Kennington Road Willesborough Ashford TN24 0LU TrainingApprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisationIPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Your training courseEngineering technician (level 3) Equal to A level Your training planTraining will take place at IPS International in Rochester. Apprentices will need to travel there regularly. As such, having access to reliable transport is essential, and a full UK driver’s licence is desirable. You’ll spend your first year full-time at college in Rochester, learning essential theory. During holidays, you’ll come onsite to start applying what you’ve learned. RequirementsGCSE in: Any (grade 4 or above) English (grade 4 or above) Maths (grade 4 or above) Science (grade 4 or above) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. SkillsInitiative Other requirementsPlease note: Training will take place at IPS International in Rochester. Apprentices will need to travel there regularly. As such, having access to reliable transport is essential, and a full UK driver’s licence is desirable. About this companyPremier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,500 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. Company pension scheme with life assurance.5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays.Staff discount scheme.Sharesave scheme.Cycle to Work scheme.Employee assistance programmeBOOST – our Apprentice Skills Development Network. Disability ConfidentA fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition.This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. After this apprenticeshipBy the end of the programme, you’ll be a fully qualified, multi-skilled engineer with a strong foundation for career progression. The contact for this apprenticeship is: IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000316672. Apply nowCloses on Friday 6 June 2025 When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You cancreate one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship. After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website. Company’s application instructionsThe Next Step...If you’re ready to take your first step into a career in engineering and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference every day, click apply via our website and upload your CV.#J-18808-Ljbffr