About
Employer description
At GCB we are currently the world’s 4th largest processer of cocoa, and our aim is to become the world’s preferred and leading cocoa partner. Driven by our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, we continuously strive to deliver outstanding personal cocoa and chocolate solutions to meet the needs of our valued customers, growing together with them in long-term partnerships. Our state-of-the-art chocolate factory in Glemsford, Suffolk, produces liquid and solid chocolate on an industrial scale for customers across the UK & Ireland to use in their products.
Main description
During your apprenticeship you will work with our skilled maintenance team to make sure that our plant and machinery perform efficiently so that the factory can achieve its production targets regarding safety, quality, delivery time and cost.
Duties:
This role is very diverse, you will learn to apply a complex range of skills to carry out the installation, testing, fault-finding and planned maintenance of complicated and automated machinery in our state-of-the-art industrial chocolate manufacturing facility on the Essex/Suffolk border.
- Assist with the layout of the site, being involved with and understanding the installation of new services during the build stages of the development of the second phase of the site
- Assist with the layout of the equipment, being involved with and understanding the installation of new equipment and the production process flow
- Fault finding & problem solving on a variation of production and site equipment.
- Create and carry out planned maintenance schedules.
- Liaise with suppliers & service companies regarding problem solving & service engineer visits
- Identify spare parts for all equipment, in line with business strategies.
- Liaise with Production teams and identify, implement, and optimise improvements to machinery and plant.
- Identify and carry out Engineering improvement projects when required.
- Actively train down skills through standardised work to both Production operatives through TPM & other shift engineers.
- Work with suppliers in the installation of new and existing plant and equipment
- Provide technical assistance to aid in the verification of new equipment
All roles: You are responsible for carrying out all tasks in compliance with the Company’s policies as detailed in the Employee Handbook and guidance information such as SOPs, instructions from your Manager and written procedures for your Department. This ensures the Quality of our products, the Health and Safety of employees and visitors, and Food Safety for our customers.
Entry requirements
GCSEs grade 5-9A/C in Maths, English and Science.
Skills required
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- Logical
- Communication skills
Training to be provided
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3
Things to consider
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: 5% Employee pension contributions are matched by 5% Employer pension contribution. 23 days annual leave Free on-site parking and hot drinks If working on shift, a shift allowance of £150 per month will be paid (2 shift) Laptop & Screens, Company polo shirt, Safety Shoes, Hi Vis, Hardhat to be provided.
Future prospects
Pay will be reviewed annually with the aim of progressing you into a permanent vacancy in the Engineering team.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 31/07/2025
Salary
£ 26800 per year
Location
This job is located in Sudbury, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
