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Apprentice Engineering Technician (Dual Discipline) at REFRESCO BEVERAGES UK LIMITED

  • 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

REFRESCO BEVERAGES UK LIMITED

Refresco Beverages is a leading global beverage contract manufacturer specialising in the production, bottling, and packaging of soft drinks, juices, waters, and other non-alcoholic beverages for major retailers and brand owners. The company operates on a large scale within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, producing drinks that are typically sold under customer brand names rather than its own. Refresco is focused on delivering high-quality, efficient, and safe manufacturing solutions across multiple sites, supporting well-known supermarket and global brands with reliable, high-volume production.

  • 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

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.

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: English
  • Grade: 5+

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: Maths
  • Grade: 5+

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: Science
  • Grade: 4+
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Safety focused
  • Responsible
  • Proactive

£22,588.80 a year

Bridgwater, TA6 4RN

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Typical working hours at Refresco: Monday to Friday, 7:30am- 3:30pm
Includes two breaks (morning and afternoon).

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Engineering and manufacturing

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