Apprentice Engineer

Samworth Brothers Ltd; Callington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in Callington is offering a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship starting September 2026. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience while achieving a Level 3 Diploma, guided by Truro & Penwith College. Ideal applicants should show interest in engineering, possess good communication and teamwork skills, and have at least 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths. This apprenticeship promises a competitive salary and support from experienced engineering colleagues.

Benefits

Competitive salary, increasing yearly

Fully funded qualification

Access to fantastic learning facilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an interest in engineering through experience or hobbies.
• Ability to work as a team member with good interpersonal skills.
• Meet GCSE requirements including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Gain qualifications through hands-on experience.
• Work alongside highly skilled engineering teams.
• Receive guidance from a dedicated workplace mentor.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Teamwork

Communication skills

Literacy skills

Education

4 GCSEs, or equivalent, at Grade A* to C (5-9) including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

FDEM (Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer) Apprenticeship

At Samworth Brothers, we’re excited to offer our Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship. Working alongside our trusted learning partners, you’ll gain a recognised qualification whilst getting hands on experience and guidance from our highly skilled engineering teams who are passionate about what they do.

We’re not just any food business. We’ve been proudly family-owned since 1896 and now employ over 10,000 people across the UK. We make top-quality products for major retailers and own iconic brands you’ll know and love, like Ginsters, Soreen, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Dickinson & Morris. We’re constantly innovating and have big plans for the future and you could be part of it!

Your FDEM Apprenticeship

We are looking for 4 apprentices at our Callington site to start in September 2026.

You’ll be guided through your qualification by Truro & Penwith College, while putting your new skills into practice on site. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll also have a dedicated workplace mentor to help you every step of the way.

At the end of the programme, you’ll achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering. This is a cutting-edge qualification created by industry experts and Samworth Brothers are proud to be part of the trailblazing group that designed this standard, ensuring it’s built for the industry, by the industry.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, increasing each year
• Fully funded qualification
• Fantastic learning facilities at Truro & Penwith College
• Encouraging engineering colleagues to support you as you learn

Who We're Looking For

• Be able to demonstrate an interest in engineering either through experience or a hobby/school interest
• The ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills
• A minimum of 4 GCSE’s, or equivalent, at Grade A* to C (5-9) including English, Maths
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Meet the funding requirements for apprenticeships

If selected, you will need to be available 23rd & 28th April for a Bakery Tour and Recruitment Day.