Engineering Apprentice

Engineering Apprentice

Requisition

We are Suntory, a global leader in the beverage industry with a heritage that dates back to 1899 in Osaka, Japan. Today, we operate across more than 265 group companies worldwide, employing over 40,000 people. Our portfolio spans soft drinks, spirits, beer, wine, ready-to-drink beverages, and wellness products, combining tradition with innovation to deliver exceptional quality. , we produces iconic products like Lucozade and Ribena.

Our advanced automated equipment manufactures 650 million bottles annually.

We are driven by our philosophy, “Bringing Water to Life,” which reflects our deep respect for nature and our commitment to sustainability. We strive to enrich lives and create harmony with people and nature through everything we do.

As one of the world’s leading beverage companies and the third-largest distilled spirits company globally, we continue to grow while staying true to our values of quality, craftsmanship, and responsibility to society.

You are ambitious and curious. You have a keen interest for engineering, always been a problem solver and are looking to embark on a dynamic career journey. You want to learn, innovate, build a solid foundation in engineering in a company renowned in the drinks industry. You want to find a company where you can unleash your potential and be part of a world class manufacturing site.

Suntory, a global leader with over 125 years of experience, produces iconic products like Lucozade and Ribena. Our advanced automated equipment manufactures 650 million bottles annually. As an engineer, you'll directly impact product quality and availability.

Start your journey at our training provider in Hereford where you will be studying towards a Level 3 Mechatronics Apprenticeship qualification, before joining our Coleford Factory in Gloucestershire where you will learn from experienced maintenance engineers.

Your apprenticeship journey will be structured as follows:

• Year 1: 5 days/week in at the HWGTA training centre during term-time with additional training days on-site in Coleford throughout the year. This also includes a week residential at an outdoor education centre
• Year 2: 1 day at HWGTA, 4 days on site each week

In this job, you will learn the skills and techniques to be able to...

Training Provider based learning activities

• Participate in classroom learning at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (based in Hereford)
• Engage in hands‑on practical sessions to support maintenance trouble shooting and fault finding
• Collaborate with classmates & colleagues on projects and assignments that relate to real life Engineering challenges and solutions
• Complete course work and assessments in a timely manner, as required to achieve relevant vocational qualifications.

On the job-based learning activities

• Working at our factory in Coleford you will plan and prepare for maintenance work – including maintenance and repair of production machinery and site services
• Conduct planned maintenance, including testing, fault finding, repairing and manufacturing or replacing component parts
• Conduct predictive maintenance and respond to breakdowns
• Conduct reactive maintenance and perform corrective actions
• Understand the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and integration into fault finding
• Lead and support operational teams with machinery changeovers, setups
• Ensure the availability and performance of equipment
• Contribute to internal and external audits
• Adhere to workplace health & safety regulations ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.

• Grade : B / 6 or above in Maths and Grade C / 5 or above in English - + 3 additional GCSEs at grade C/5 or above - Design Technology, Engineering or Science GCSE subjects would also be preferred
• You must be able to travel to the training centre in Hereford and to our site in Coleford at your own cost independently with your own transportation
• Strong communication skills, enjoying both individual and team work, and building strong relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Enthusiasm and interest in…