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Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

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United Kingdom , Farningham

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Salary:

18000.00 - 20000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is a unique opportunity to join Watts Farms as we establish our in house maintenance capability. At Watts Farms, we operate a busy, fast paced packhouse supplying fresh herbs and baby leaf products across the UK. You’ll be right at the centre of production learning how equipment works, how breakdowns are handled, and how we keep machinery running efficiently. This apprenticeship offers structured technical training alongside valuable real world experience.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist with basic planned maintenance on packing and processing machinery
  • Support external contractors during breakdowns, repairs and servicing
  • Help with machinery changeovers and production set-ups
  • Learn fault finding and basic diagnostic skills
  • Monitor equipment performance and help identify improvements
  • Keep accurate records of maintenance tasks and parts used
  • Build detailed knowledge of our equipment through hands-on practice

Requirements:

  • Practical and hands on
  • Curious about how machinery works
  • Keen to develop technical skills
  • Reliable, motivated and proactive
  • Good at problem solving and communication
  • Experience with tools, mechanics or technical hobbies is advantageous

Nice to have:

Experience with tools, mechanics or technical hobbies

What we offer:
  • Fully funded Level 3 engineering apprenticeship
  • Training alongside experienced specialist contractors
  • Wide exposure to production and packaging equipment
  • Genuine long term career development opportunities
  • 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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