Engineering Maintenance Technician (electrical) - Greggs

Apprenticeship Description

As an Engineering Maintenance Apprentice within the food and drink manufacturing sector, you will play a key role in supporting the reliability and performance of production equipment within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. At Greggs, our sites operate a wide range of automated machinery used for mixing, baking, packaging, refrigeration and conveyance systems. You will gain hands‑on experience maintaining this equipment while developing specialist electrical engineering skills.

Skills Required:

• A genuine interest in engineering, problem‑solving and how machinery works
• Basic understanding of electrical or mechanical principles (school‑level or hobby‑based is fine)
• Good practical ability and willingness to work hands‑on with tools and equipment
• Strong fault‑finding mindset with the ability to think logically
• Ability to follow technical instructions and safety procedures
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Basic IT skills for completing digital maintenance records
• Good time‑management and ability to prioritise tasks when working in a busy environment
• Attention to detail, especially regarding food safety and hygiene standards
• Willingness to learn, ask questions and develop new technical skills

Personal Qualities:

• A positive attitude toward learning and developing new technical skills
• interest in how things work and enthusiasm for solving practical problems
• Resilient, reliable and able to stay calm when working under pressure Curious, proactive and willing to ask questions and seek guidance
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to completing tasks to a high standard
• Team‑player mindset with the ability to build good working relationships Pride in maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to take responsibility as skills develop Good attention to detail, especially in a food production setting where safety and hygiene are critical

Working Week:

40 hours per week

Qualifications Required:

Maths & English GCSE grade 4 / C or equivalent qualification