Overview:
Apprentice Engineer
Kinnerton Confectionery (Fakenham, Norfolk)
Ready to engineer your career? Are you curious about how things work? Do you enjoy problem solving and want to learn hands-on engineering skills while earning and gaining a recognised qualification?
This is a practical, hands-on engineering apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Reagit UK Limited, combining real workplace experience with structured college learning.
You’ll split your time between:
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Reagit’s Norwich campus, where you’ll gain technical knowledge and complete workshop-based training. You will be based here full time, Monday - Friday for your first 20 weeks.
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Kinnerton’s manufacturing site in Fakenham, working alongside experienced engineers. After you have completed your 20 weeks with Reagit, you will work 4 days per week at Kinnerton and continue with 1 day per week of continued learning at Reagit.
Qualification: Level 3 Engineering Maintenance (Dual Discipline)
Position type: Full time, temporary for around 30 months (+ up to 6 months End Point Assessment)
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
Pay: £9.88 per hour. Your rate of pay is reviewed each year as you progress throughout your apprenticeship.
Start Date: 28th September 2026
What you’ll learn:
Through your apprenticeship, you’ll develop skills across key engineering areas, including:
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Mechanical maintenance and fault finding
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Electrical systems and diagnostics
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Preventative maintenance techniques
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Engineering safety and compliance
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Problem solving and continuous improvement
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Working with modern food manufacturing equipment
(Aligned to the formal training programme delivered by Reagit UK Limited)
Find out more about the course here: https://www.reagit.co.uk/
Responsibilities:
You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced engineers and a dedicated mentor. Day-to-day, you will:
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Support reactive and preventative maintenance activities
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Learn how to diagnose and fix faults on machinery
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Build your technical knowledge through on-site and college learning
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Complete your apprenticeship portfolio and training modules
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Work safely within food manufacturing and engineering standards
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Develop communication and teamwork skills in a real-world environment
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Take ownership of your development and respond to feedback
You’ll also gain exposure to wider business areas including: Operations, Technical & Quality, Warehousing, NPD, Finance, and Transformation.
Qualifications:
You don’t need prior engineering experience - we’re looking for potential, not perfection. We’d love to hear from you if you are:
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Interested in engineering and how things work
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Keen to learn new skills and develop a career
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A good problem solver who enjoys practical tasks
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Reliable, organised, and motivated
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Comfortable working as part of a team
Minimum requirements:
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GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above, or equivalent)
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Basic IT skills
Rewards Benefits:
We understand that starting a brand new career in engineering can feel daunting. Between Reagit and Kinnerton, you’ll benefit from:
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A structured training programme with a leading college provider
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A dedicated mentor and experienced engineering team
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A supportive environment where learning is built into your role
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Opportunities to develop both technical and professional skills
Other benefits:
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Gain a recognised engineering qualification
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Earn while you learn with salary progression each year
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension (4% employer contribution) + Life Assurance
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Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, counselling and more)
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Work in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment
About Us:
Our Fakenham site operates across three key production areas - Novelty, Nut, and Moulding, each led by a Plant Manager and supported by dedicated Shift Managers working on a 4 on 4 off pattern across days and nights. The site is a 11,000m² facility producing over 8,500 tonnes of confectionery annually, including NOMO – the UK’s #1 free-from chocolate brand. With advanced technology and a nut-safe promise, we supply major retailers and co-manufacture for some of the world’s biggest confectionery brands. Every year, we produce over 5 million advent calendars and 30 million Easter eggs – making this a fast-paced, innovative environment where no two days are the same.
Application & Interview Process:
Assessment Day (Reagit, Norwich)
Candidates will attend a half-day assessment at Reagit’s Norwich campus on 23rd July. The session includes a welcome and introduction, a short group activity, a practical engineering task, and a guided tour of the training facilities. The day is designed to give candidates a feel for the course and demonstrate their interest, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Final Stage – Kinnerton Site Visit
Successful candidates will be invited to the Kinnerton Fakenham site for a final stage visit on 30th July. This includes a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the engineering team and current apprentices, helping bring the role to life and understand the working environment.
Kinnerton Confectionery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re interested but unsure if you meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.
Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.
