AD Plant Engineering Apprentice
Pickstock Telford Ltd · Telford · posted 22 September 2026
Wage
£18,720 a year
Hours
45 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
20 November 2026
Positions
1
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- Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Anaerobic Digestion and Effluent Plant
- Learn and support the process of plant monitoring and performance optimisation
- Complete daily operational checks and inspections
- Assist in the monitoring of feedstock and plant performance
- Support the loading of feedstock and movement of materials across the site
- Participate in a rotational out-of-hours alarm response system as experience and training develop
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance activities
- Support maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting work on plant and equipment
- Learn safe maintenance practices and equipment care
- Help identify equipment defects and report issues promptly
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to a high standard
- Support the cleaning, housekeeping, and general maintenance of the AD Plant site
- Assist with contractor supervision and monitoring when required
- Ensure work areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with operational standards
- Support the management of site waste and environmental controls
- Complete daily records, logbooks, check sheets, and sampling documentation
- Assist with plant reports and operational data collection
- Accurately record maintenance activities and operational findings
- Support daily reporting requirements and communicate issues to management
Your training
- Structured day release for the programme
- College assessor
- Workplace mentor
Where it leads
Upon completion there is room to progress further within the company.
About Pickstock Telford Ltd
Established in 2004, beef processing was a natural progression from the family business of farming and livestock trading. Three generations of Pickstock continue to run day-to-day operations, introducing pioneering new processes into our farm and meat processing facilities alongside our broader team of experts.
Things to consider
This position is working in an abattoir setting.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam working
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade C / 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade C / 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- Hortonwood 45, Telford, TF1 7FA
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