Apprentice Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.
O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Apprentice Engineer to join our team at our glass manufacturing plant in Alloa. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and gain hands-on experience in the field.
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment used in the glass manufacturing process. You will also collaborate with other members of the engineering team to improve processes and procedures.
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong interest in practical, hands on work, be willing to learn and take direction from experienced professionals, and have good communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately are also important qualities for this position.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to start your career in engineering and manufacturing, we invite you to apply today!
Qualifications
Applicants should have National 5 or equivalent in Maths and English.
During your 4 year Modern Apprenticeship you will also gain a HNC.
Additional Information
Competitive salary
Contributory pension plan
Bonus scheme
Life Assurance benefit, Employee Assistance Programme
Company Sick Pay
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Metal & Mineral Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Engineer roles across O-I's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,774 - £40,659 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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