About
Employer description
Muntons is a leading supplier of malts and malted ingredients to the food and drinks industry worldwide.They have a 45 Acre site, are open 365 days a year, have a 24/7 manufacturing facility supplying 90+ different countries.
Main description
Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry and has been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous, and well-loved brands around the globe for the over 100 years.
To be part of the Munton Engineering C&I team and to be responsible for the maintenance and continued efficient & safe running of the Stowmarket site. To accept the undertaking, ownership, and accountability of an engineering apprenticeship to ensure sufficient learning and development is achieved. To successfully complete an apprenticeship recognised by Muntons. To develop at being responsible for carrying out a range of electrical and mechanical engineering works, including proactive planned maintenance, small projects, installations & reactive activities, and repairs.
Day to Day Engineering-Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- To provide a dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns, to maximise production and minimise plant downtime.
- Plan access to perform preventive maintenance tasking as per allocation from the Agility CMMS system.
- To communicate on a daily basis with your mentor / Engineering Team Members to ensure established priorities are dealt with in a co-ordinated approach.
- Participate and update all taskings from Agility CMMS system, Prioritising tasks, breakdowns, and preventative maintenance task.
- To work flexibly and respond to the changing demands of the business, adapting to new work routines and practices accordingly.
- Updating your college workbook, and assignments, attending review meetings. Keeping records of work done and that meets the framework requirements of the course.
- Ensuring all college deadlines are met 100% of the time.
- Ensuring all off the job training is met.
- Ensure all safety protocols are adhered to at all times.
General Maintenance activities. Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- General day to day repairs within skillset and training.
- To work alongside your customers and team members to carry out plant modifications and ensure plant is properly maintained.
- To participate in all aspects of maintenance work associated with plant shutdowns across site.
- To undertake planned maintenance routines as guided by the Engineering Planner/ Team Leader
- Manage contractors including performing inductions and permits with support from your Mentor/ Team Leader
Plant Hygiene. Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- Ensure all tools and equipment are removed from the food processing areas when completing tasks.
- Ensure the engineering workshop is tidy and maintains a good standard of house- keeping.
- Ensure spills are controlled and kept to a minimum.
- Ensure you adhere to the company policy on hygiene.
Administration. Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- Respond to our internal customers request, providing updates via- email & Agility CMMS system.
- Keep up to date on tasks and include all information – work done-when updating Agility CMMS.
- Submit accurate descriptions of spare parts requested.
- Update the relevant schedules and tables as required when changes are made.
- Escalate any problems with your mentor/Team Leader
Electrical. Lead by and accompanied with your mentor:
- Successfully fault find on electrical control and power systems identifying & including intermittent faults.
- Access Production PLC programmes via the correct software, identify correct steps in said programme to fault find issues.
- Understand and use SCADA systems as required.
- Identify reasons for a Motor overloading, Test/ change failed motors, select correct equivalent alternative if needed to get process up and running.
Entry requirements
Essential:
GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 5-9)
A Levels or equivalent qualification
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
Training to be provided
The learner will be studying the Engineering Maintenance Technician - Dual discipline Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Things to consider
There is an element of working at height alongside varied working conditions ranging from dusty, tropical and noisy. Upon completion of apprenticeship, the role will consist of lone working as well as working within a team.
Future prospects
The programme will involve gaining experience and training to develop your knowledge and skills to enable you to take up an Engineering position within the organisation. The Company will endeavour to provide you with such training to achieve this aim but cannot guarantee a permanent placement.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 29/05/2026
Salary
£ 22000 per year
Location
This job is located in Stowmarket, 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.
