Draughtsperson Apprentice

About the role

Draughtsperson Apprenticeship at British Sugar 🏭

Ready to kickstart your career in engineering design? British Sugar, a powerhouse in sugar production, is seeking motivated individuals for our Draughtsperson Apprenticeship! We're a home-grown success story, transforming millions of tonnes of sugar beet into over 1 million tonnes of sugar annually, serving customers across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. 🌍

This 48-month apprenticeship will immerse you in the fascinating world of engineering design and draughting. You'll dive deep into the science behind how we produce sugar and learn to create precise designs and drawings for our projects, structures, piping, and engineering components. ✏️

Upon successful completion, you'll earn a Level 3 Draughtsperson qualification, armed with invaluable practical experience ready for a Project Draughtsperson role. We encourage continuous learning, with opportunities to pursue further relevant qualifications post-apprenticeship. 📚

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

• Location: Cantley factory site 📍
• Schedule: 5 days a week (Monday-Friday), 8 hours per day, with 1 day per week dedicated to college attendance. 🗓️

What You'll Get To Do:

• Master the art of reviewing and interpreting technical information from various sources. 📊
• Assess design factors like materials, application, location, and environmental impact. 🌳
• Brainstorm and design innovative engineering concepts to tackle challenges. 🤔
• Evaluate designs to pinpoint the most effective solutions. ✅
• Produce detailed engineering drawings using both traditional and digital methods. 💻
• Contribute to the development and installation of plant and equipment projects. 🌱
• Develop essential teamwork and communication skills. 🤝

What You'll Need:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 5/C or above, including Mathematics (Level 5 preferred), English, and a Science or Technical subject. 💯
• The ability to travel to our workplace and to college. 🚗💨

Application Deadline: 28th February 2025

We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive enough applications. Don't wait – apply today! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources.
• Identify and assess factors that affect designs.
• Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
• Evaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solution.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer.

Skills