Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

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What we offer

ADM are now offering an exciting Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship role at the below location. The position will be multi-skilled.

ADM Milling Ltd

Forge Hill Lane, Knottingley, WF11 8HR

The Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship Programme, will last 3 years and will be split between attending college and on the job training and assessments. During the programme, the apprentice will gain a Level 3 (or equivalent) recognised diploma/qualification, whilst also gaining valuable on-the-job practical experience.

Apprenticeships are also a vehicle by which ADM will raise its skills base and a means of ‘downloading’ the skills and knowledge of existing members of staff, by having them act as mentors to the apprentices. During the program, you also learn the values and competencies important to ADM, with the aim that on completing the apprenticeship you are able to continue on a career path within the organisation.

Your profile and entry requirements

• Have minimum 4 GSCE’s grade C/4 (or equivalent) which includes English, Math’s and a Science.
• A genuine passion for engineering.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic individual, who can demonstrate strong team working, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

ADM are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected, valued and free from harassment. Join a team that champions dignity, inclusion and a zero tolerance towards workplace harassment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the work place.

If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice .

Job Ref: BR

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Hours: Full Time

Location:

Working Terms: Contract

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