As an Apprentice Engineer, you will be working alongside our experienced engineering team that will guide you through our manufacturing process and support you in gaining knowledge and practical experience of the day-to-day operations in a high-speed can manufacturing site.

We will give you insight into cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and help you gain skills that are in high demand within the industry and beyond.

What's ahead of you?

  • You will learn on the job in the brand-new cutting-edge manufacturing facility.
  • Work alongside our experienced and engaging Engineers and Electricians, where you will have a chance to investigate ways of improving plant productivity through teamwork and problem solving.
  • Study towards completing a level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship.

  • You'll spend time away at Midland Group Training Services in Coventry on a block release basis over the course of the four years. That means commuting to Coventry or staying away from home in student accommodation:

    In the 1st year, you will spend around 42 weeks, Monday to Friday, at the training centre 

    2nd , 3rd and 4th year you will spend in our factory but travel to Coventry MGTS 1 day per week or alternatively (TBC) spend seven one week-long blocks in the training centre

Whilst at MGTS for the first year of the apprenticeship you will spend time learning and developing the following skills:

  • Maintaining Electrical Equipment
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Electrical Wiring & testing
  • Wiring & testing PLC Systems
  • Maintaining Fluid power systems
  • MAG welding

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 22,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups, and aerosol bottles, to aerospace solutions that enable  our customers to have a deeper understanding of our planet and the universe.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love – because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Entry Requirements

We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 3 GCSEs which should include Maths at grade 6 or above and English & Science at grade 5 or above.

Training to be Provided

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Things to Consider

You will have a fantastic opportunity to work in the brand new facility in Kettering. Our plant is one of the biggest in Europe. However, you will be working in the manufacturing environment – the press machine is loud, as the factory is big you will need to walk a lot during the day.

Future prospects

Ball aims to offer permanent roles to all successful apprentices at the end of their training wherever possible and to supporting continuing professional development.