Instrument Electrical Engineering Modern Apprentice

To complete a four-year Instrument Electrical Engineering Modern Apprenticeship based at Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre.

Year 1

• Attend college to attain a National Certificate and a Performing Engineering Operations SVQ Level 2.

Years 2 – 4

• Attend college day release as directed to study and attain a Higher National Certificate(s) in assigned engineering discipline(s).
• On site, shadow competent Engineering Technicians in order to attain SVQ Level 3(s) in assigned engineering discipline(s) within required timescales.
• Help to carry out engineering tasks to the highest safety, health and environmental standards in accordance with key site systems, procedures and the Engineering Modern Apprentice risk assessment.
• Assist with carrying out engineering planned maintenance and breakdown activities including first line diagnostics and problem solving.
• Develop core engineering skills and gain a good working knowledge of engineering processes and equipment across the site.
• You will be required to attend evening classes at college in years 2 and 3.
   

This role involves helping to undertake engineering planned maintenance and breakdown activities in a highly regulated upper tier COMAH site whilst also undertaking academic qualifications.

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

• Some form of work experience (all types considered).
• Minimum National 5 Maths at Grade C or equivalent.
• Minimum National 5 English at Grade C or equivalent.
• Minimum National 5 Chemistry or Physics at Grade C or equivalent.
• Minimum National 5 in a Technical Subject at Grade C or equivalent.

Advert closing date: 11th April 2025.