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Mechatronics Technician Apprentice

Dunbia (England) · Launceston · posted 13 July 2026

Wage
£26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • This is an exciting opportunity to join an engineering team for a large and progressive meat processing plant in Treburley.
  • The successful candidate will be working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, providing an opportunity to join a multi-skilled engineering team as an Apprentice Engineer.
  • You will have exposure to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic engineering and learn with a hands-on approach. Exposure will also be given to control and environmental systems.
  • You will join a small and dynamic, hands on maintenance/ engineering team who can be involved in anything from preventative maintenance, to urgent reactive maintenance for site needs.
  • Creativity and innovation are encouraged within the industry, as often engineering solutions can be tailor-made and bespoke to our workplace. You must be able to follow instructions and be a responsible individual.

Your training

You will be working towards a Level 3 Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship standard.

You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

You will receive support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.

Where it leads

Future employment is potentially available to ambitious and successful applicants.

 

About Dunbia (England)

As a family business that remains true to its farming heritage, Dunbia's desire to better food naturally is the driving force behind everything we do and ensures we maintain a consistent focus on quality, value and success for our customers.

We serve every market sector with the widest range of product choices, all produced to exacting standards, and the strategic location of our sites means we can offer customers English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish products. 

We are passionate about our industry and undertake every opportunity to engage with our stakeholders and increase the level of understanding of meat production and to support the wider food industry.

Things to consider

Treburley is a rural location, however there is a bus stop nearby offering a transport link to Launceston, Callington and Plymouth. Please consider the distance of travel when applying for an apprenticeship vacancy. If you live outside of a reasonable commuting distance from the place of work an explanation of your travel plans will be expected within your application. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Dunbia Treburley, Treburley, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9PU

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