Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Are you ready to build a career in mechanical engineering while gaining hands‑on experience in a world-class manufacturing environment? Do you want to earn while you learn, developing practical skills that set you up for long‑term success? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm UK.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.

Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant‑based omega‑3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast‑moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.

As a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at our Wyke manufacturing site in Yorkshire, you will join a structured three‑four‑year development programme designed to give you the technical skills, practical experience and recognised qualifications needed for a successful career in engineering.

Working within an upper‑tier COMAH site, you will learn how to safely conduct mechanical maintenance across a wide range of plant equipment, supporting safe and efficient manufacturing operations. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll learn directly from experienced mechanical technicians and engineers while studying towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.

• Learn to carry out safe mechanical maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Shadow and support mechanical technicians and engineers in both planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Gain experience across different areas of engineering and maintenance to build a broad understanding of site operations.
• Apply best practice engineering techniques in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Support safe working practices and adhere strictly to Health & Safety standards.
• Develop technical knowledge through a combination of workplace learning and structured study (training delivered by Calderdale College.)

We’re looking for motivated individuals who are serious about building a long‑term career in mechanical engineering and who bring a positive, can‑do attitude to work each day.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good knowledge retention and willingness to learn.
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• A positive attitude towards both work and college learning.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Wyke is an upper‑tier COMAH site, operating with chemicals that require strict adherence to Health & Safety policies. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and must be worn as required.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, permanent roles may involve working a rotating shift pattern, including days, nights, and weekends.

• Earn while you learn!
• Structured development and on‑the‑job training
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Competitive benefits package with a starting salary of £16,000.
• Free canteen while on shift