Apprentice Engineer
Location: Hyde
Start Date: September 2026
Why Choose an Apprenticeship with Pilgrim’s Europe?
Real Skills. Real Opportunities. Real Impact.
Our engineering apprenticeship gives you the chance to earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification, and build a long-term career in one of Europe’s leading food businesses.
What you’ll do:
Join our engineering team to maintain and repair machinery, solve problems, and keep our business running smoothly. You’ll learn hands-on while working towards a Level 3 Engineering qualification.
Over the course of the programme, you’ll gain skills in areas such as:
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Mechanical and electrical maintenance
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Fault finding and diagnostics
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Health and safety best practices
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Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
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Teamwork and communication in a professional environment
What we’re looking for:
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Curiosity about how things work and a practical approach to problem-solving
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Positive attitude and commitment to learning
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 4/C or above
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Must be 18+ by September 2026
What you’ll get in return:
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Permanent contract from day one
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Structured training combining classroom and on-the-job learning
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Support from your manager, mentor, and experienced engineers
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A recognised Level 3 qualification
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Competitive salary with increases as you progress
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Benefits including pension, employee discounts and more
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Clear career progression opportunities in one of Europe’s leading food companies
What to expect when you apply:
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After the closing date, shortlisted candidates complete online numerical and mechanical reasoning tests to assess aptitude for this role and the study required
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Successful candidates will be invited to our assessment centre to learn more about the course, the job, and our business and see the facilities where you would study
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If successful following the assessment centre you will have a site tour and meet the engineering team at your chosen location
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
