Apprentice Engineering Technician (Dual Discipline)
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Company: REFRESCO BEVERAGES UK LIMITED
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Location: Bridgwater, TA6 4RN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,588.80 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000026546
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Application Deadline Date: 13/05/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Typical working hours at Refresco: Monday to Friday, 7:30am- 3:30pm Includes two breaks (morning and afternoon).
Brief Description
Apprentices will learn to safely maintain, fault find, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment used in the manufacture and packaging of soft drinks at Refresco Bridgwater. They will develop core engineering skills through structured training, combining college learning with practical, on-the-job experience.
Training to be Provided
- Attend off the job training with Weston College
- Work towards a Level 3 Engineering qualification
- Develop competence in both mechanical and electrical disciplines
- Build a portfolio of evidence aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Receive structured mentoring, reviews, and performance feedback
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, the individual may progress into roles such as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer or an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technician, and may also pursue a higher apprenticeship or further engineering qualifications; though this is not guaranteed.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment
- Support inspection, repair, and reassembly of machinery (e.g. conveyors, fillers, packers, pumps, gearboxes)
- Assist with basic electrical maintenance and fault-finding on sensors, motors, drives, and control circuits
- Learn to use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and develop knowledge of key components (bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, hydraulics)
- Work alongside qualified engineers on reactive and planned maintenance activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability
- Complete maintenance records accurately using CMMS systems
- Follow engineering standards, SOPs, and risk assessments
- Maintain good housekeeping and support 5S activities
- Comply with all health & safety, food safety, and quality procedures
- Use PPE correctly and follow safe systems of work, including isolation and lock-off procedures
Other Information
Due to the location of this role and the travel requirements to the ASA- Weston College campus in Filton, Bristol, and Refresco’s site in Bridgwater, candidates must have access to reliable transport.