Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion – owned by Hillenbrand, is a trusted technology provider in the food industry, operating from the UK and USA. We offer comprehensive solutions, from design to lifetime support, for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes, along with services leveraging the latest technology, ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Join us at Baker Perkins, where we push boundaries in the food industry.
 

We are now hiring for our site in Peterborough: 

Fitter Apprenticeship Opportunity 

Job Purpose: 
We are seeking motivated individuals to undertake a comprehensive four-year training programme to become fully qualified Mechanical or Electrical Fitters in our Manufacturing team 

Key Features of the Apprenticeship: 

Four-year course combining practical training and further education 

Work alongside experienced engineers in a friendly team environment 

Day release to training provider for Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Fitting 

Regular salary reviews based on individual progress

Main Duties: 

Assemble complete machines and sub-assemblies to customer specifications 

Carry out wiring of electrical components and control panels 

Assist with testing of finished equipment and complete test records 

Work within planned job times and provide feedback on deviations 

Contribute to machine and process improvements 

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting other sections when required 

Support mechanical or electrical work within the maintenance team 

Participate in installation, commissioning, and customer service teams on-site 

Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures 

Candidate Profile: 

Genuine interest in practical engineering, demonstrated through projects or hobbies 

Self-motivated with a determination to succeed 

Good communication skills 

Curiosity about how things work 

Passion for learning new skills 

Ability to contribute effectively to teamwork 

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above 

 
We welcome applications from: 

School leavers 

Apprentices who have been made redundant or are part-way through an apprenticeship 

Candidates with relevant work experience or qualifications 

 
Join us in "Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow" at Baker Perkins, where we value innovation, quality, and excellence in the food industry. 

Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".