Apprentice Engineer
Kinnerton Confectionery (Fakenham, Norfolk)

Ready to engineer your career? Are you curious about how things work? Do you enjoy problem solving and want to learn hands-on engineering skills while earning and gaining a recognised qualification?

This is a practical, hands-on engineering apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Reagit UK Limited, combining real workplace experience with structured college learning.

You’ll split your time between:

• Reagit’s Norwich campus, where you’ll gain technical knowledge and complete workshop-based training. You will be based here full time, Monday - Friday for your first 20 weeks.
• Kinnerton’s manufacturing site in Fakenham, working alongside experienced engineers. After you have completed your 20 weeks with Reagit, you will work 4 days per week at Kinnerton and continue with 1 day per week of continued learning at Reagit.

Qualification: Level 3 Engineering Maintenance (Dual Discipline)

Position type: Full time, temporary for around 30 months (+ up to 6 months End Point Assessment)
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
Pay: £9.88 per hour. Your rate of pay is reviewed each year as you progress throughout your apprenticeship.
Start Date: 5th October 2026

What you’ll learn:

Through your apprenticeship, you’ll develop skills across key engineering areas, including:

• Mechanical maintenance and fault finding
• Electrical systems and diagnostics
• Preventative maintenance techniques
• Engineering safety and compliance
• Problem solving and continuous improvement
• Working with modern food manufacturing equipment

(Aligned to the formal training programme delivered by Reagit UK Limited)

Find out more about the course here: https://www.reagit.co.uk/

You don’t need prior engineering experience - we’re looking for potential, not perfection. We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Interested in engineering and how things work
• Keen to learn new skills and develop a career
• A good problem solver who enjoys practical tasks
• Reliable, organised, and motivated
• Comfortable working as part of a team

Minimum requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above, or equivalent)
• Basic IT skills

We understand that starting a brand new career in engineering can feel daunting. Between Reagit and Kinnerton, you’ll benefit from:

• A structured training programme with a leading college provider
• A dedicated mentor and experienced engineering team
• A supportive environment where learning is built into your role
• Opportunities to develop both technical and professional skills

Other benefits:

• Gain a recognised engineering qualification
• Earn while you learn with salary progression each year
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension (4% employer contribution) + Life Assurance
• Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, counselling and more)
• Work in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment

Assessment Day (Reagit, Norwich)

Candidates will attend a half-day assessment at Reagit’s Norwich campus on 23rd July. The session includes a welcome and introduction, a short group activity, a practical engineering task, and a guided tour of the training facilities. The day is designed to give candidates a feel for the course and demonstrate their interest, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Final Stage – Kinnerton Site Visit

Successful candidates will be invited to the Kinnerton Fakenham site for a final stage visit on 30th July. This includes a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the engineering team and current apprentices, helping bring the role to life and understand the working environment.