AD Plant Engineering Apprentice
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Company: Pickstock Telford Ltd
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Location: TF1 7FA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000047181
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Application Deadline Date: 15/09/2026
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Start Date: 26/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. Hours to be discussed at interview.
Brief Description
Seeking an AD Plant Apprentice to join our Anaerobic Digestion and Effluent team. The candidate will gain practical experience in the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the Plant. The role will involve working with agricultural machinery, plant equipment, maintenance activities, site inspections, and operational record keeping.
Training to be Provided
- Structured day release for the programme
- College assessor
- Workplace mentor
Future Prospects
Upon completion there is room to progress further within the company.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Anaerobic Digestion and Effluent Plant
- Learn and support the process of plant monitoring and performance optimisation
- Complete daily operational checks and inspections
- Assist in the monitoring of feedstock and plant performance
- Support the loading of feedstock and movement of materials across the site
- Participate in a rotational out-of-hours alarm response system as experience and training develop
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance activities
- Support maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting work on plant and equipment
- Learn safe maintenance practices and equipment care
- Help identify equipment defects and report issues promptly
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to a high standard
- Support the cleaning, housekeeping, and general maintenance of the AD Plant site
- Assist with contractor supervision and monitoring when required
- Ensure work areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with operational standards
- Support the management of site waste and environmental controls
- Complete daily records, logbooks, check sheets, and sampling documentation
- Assist with plant reports and operational data collection
- Accurately record maintenance activities and operational findings
- Support daily reporting requirements and communicate issues to management
Other Information
This position is working in an abattoir setting.