Apprentice Control & Instrumentation Engineer

To be part of the Munton Engineering C&I team and to be responsible for the maintenance and continued efficient & safe running of the Stowmarket site. To accept the undertaking, ownership, and accountability of an engineering apprenticeship to ensure sufficient learning and development is achieved. To successfully complete an apprenticeship recognised by Muntons. To develop at being responsible for carrying out a range of electrical and mechanical engineering works, including proactive planned maintenance, small projects, installations & reactive activities, and repairs.

Day to Day Engineering – Lead by and accompanied by your mentor:

• To provide a dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns, to maximise production and minimise plant downtime.


• Plan access to perform preventive maintenance tasking as per allocation from the Agility CMMS system.


• To communicate on a daily basis with your mentor / Engineering Team Members to ensure established priorities are dealt with in a coordinated approach.


• Participate in and update all tasks from the Agility CMMS system, prioritising tasks, breakdowns, and preventative maintenance tasks.


• To work flexibly and respond to the changing demands of the business, adapting to new work routines and practices accordingly.


• Updating your college workbook and assignments, attending review meetings. Keeping records of work done and that meets the framework requirements of the course.


• Ensuring all college deadlines are met 100% of the time.


• Ensuring all off the job training is met.


• Ensure all safety protocols are adhered to at all times.

General Maintenance activities. Lead by and accompanied by your mentor:

• General day-to-day repairs within the skill set and training.


• To work alongside your customers and team members to carry out plant modifications and ensure the plant is properly maintained.


• To participate in all aspects of maintenance work associated with plant shutdowns across site.


• To undertake planned maintenance routines as guided by the Engineering Planner/ Team Leader.


• Manage contractors, including performing inductions and permits, with support from your Mentor/ Team Leader.

Plant Hygiene. Lead by and accompanied by your mentor:

• Ensure all tools and equipment are removed from the food processing areas when completing tasks.


• Ensure the engineering workshop is tidy and maintains a good standard of house-keeping.


• Ensure spills are controlled and kept to a minimum.


• Ensure you adhere to the company policy on hygiene.

Administration. Lead by and accompanied by your mentor:

• Respond to our internal customers request, providing updates via email & Agility CMMS system.


• Keep up to date on tasks and include all information – work done – when updating Agility CMMS.


• Submit accurate descriptions of spare parts requested.


• Update the relevant schedules and tables as required when changes are made.


• Escalate any problems with your mentor/Team Leader.

Electrical. Lead by and accompanied by your mentor:

• Successfully fault find on electrical control and power systems identifying & including intermittent faults.


• Access Production PLC programmes via the correct software, identify correct steps in said programme to fault find issues.


• Understand and use SCADA systems as required.


• Identify reasons for a motor overloading, test/ change failed motors, select the correct equivalent alternative if needed to get the process up and running.