Overview of role
Location: Poole
Closing date: 30/04/2026
At Ryvita, we’re all about living well and eating well, with a little room for ish. We’re on an exciting journey to strengthen our products and our team, creating the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Whether you’re topping, dipping, or snacking, we believe in making life a little more fun, a little more delicious, and a lot more enjoyable. We’re passionate about building a future where everyone can thrive—both in the workplace and through the products we create. Join us as we grow, innovate, and bring more ish to everything we do!
The role is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering apprentice to join our high performing team. Based at our site in Poole, Dorset, this engineering this engineering apprenticeship will be focused on maintenance engineering but also give exposure to all aspects of the Engineering function. In this role you’ll be working with a friendly and committed team operating in a fast-paced environment, in a site where personal and food safety is paramount.
Key Accountabilities
Our Engineering Support Manager is looking for a team member to...
Supporting the maintenance of production equipment.
Routine maintenance and repairs, with the aim of ensuring the safe running of the factory.
Being involved in preventative maintenance schemes, breakdowns repairs, site services and improvement/capital projects.
Working with the operators and managers to solve problems and implement changes to improve safety, quality, availability and reduce cost.
The Right Person
The ideal candidate must be hands on, a willingness to learn, have an understanding in mechanical and electrical system maintenance and improvement. A “can do” attitude and a proactive mindset alongside a genuine interest to continuously improve things will be looked for in applicants for this opportunity. A commitment for self-study is necessary.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, driven to succeed, confident, committed to the apprenticeship (workplace and college), have a genuine interest in engineering.
We can offer....
Attractive Salary
Pension Scheme – up to 5% employer contributions
Buy holiday scheme
Discounted products
Health Cash Plan
Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
Generous family leave policy
Leadership development
Group Cycle to work scheme
Free Parking
At Ryvita, we believe in inspiring better wellbeing, both at work and beyond. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive environment where diversity thrives, opportunities are fair, and everyone has the freedom to be themselves. Whether you’re at your best when you’re brainstorming ideas, collaborating with colleagues, or bringing fresh perspectives, we want you to feel like you truly belong. Here, we celebrate what makes each of us unique, and together, we make Ryvita a place where everyone can grow, contribute, and thrive.
We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email peopleteam@ryvita.com to discuss these adjustments.
Apply now and let's see what we can do together!
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