Operations Degree Apprentice - Manton Wood GREENCORE FOODS LIMITED

In partnership with Nottingham Trent University, this apprenticeship programme will align your studies to real work experience, allowing you to earn a salary and become an integral part of our Operations team. You’ll be working towards the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, to achieve a BA (hons) in Management and Leadership.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

  • Working week

    The working shift patterns for the Operations Degree Apprenticeship are generally Monday - Friday, but you may be expected to work shifts and some weekends tbc.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000128580

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our Operations function is responsible for manufacturing great quality products for our customers, ensuring that we deliver to a consistently high standard. You’ll gain experience in a number of roles over the duration of the programme within our site operations teams, which will include, responsibility for ensuring that our production lines operate in an efficient and economical way, meeting our customer requirements, and motivating and engaging others. This will include:

  • Delivering against productivity and efficiency targets
  • Resolving problems and issues as they arise
  • Identify and act on opportunities that make sustainable improvements to increase quality, performance
  • Leading and engaging team members to ensure satisfaction, motivation and well being
  • Communicating with the operations management team on performance and outputs

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

This 4-year apprenticeship programme will align your studies to real work experience, allowing you to earn a great salary and become an integral part of our Operations team. You’ll be working towards the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, to achieve a BA (hons) in Management and Leadership, as well as professional recognition by the Chartered Management Institute.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At the end of your successful Apprenticeship we will support you into a full time role within Greencore. You can expect to work within various roles within our Operations team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent GCSE English Language (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
A Level or equivalent in 3 A-Levels in any Subjects (Grade B) Essential
BTEC or equivalent BTEC Extended Diploma in any subject (Grade DDM) Desired
Other or previous relevant work experience (Grade NA) Desired

Things to consider

Do you have people at your core? Are you finishing your studies and considering your next move? Maybe you’re already working, and are looking to progress your career in a leadership and management role. At Greencore no two days are the same, you'll spend time in our factories and working with the office teams.

About the employer

We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced, leading food manufacturer, employing 12,200 colleagues across 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 18 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the major supermarkets in the UK, as well as convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. Do you have people at your core? Are you finishing your studies and considering your next move? Maybe you’re already working, and are looking to progress your career in a leadership and management role. Whatever your circumstances, look no further, we can offer you the opportunity to grow your career with Greencore through our Operations Degree Apprenticeship Programme, and we will support you to develop your career to become a leader of the future. Join us and be part of our great team, committed to making everyday taste better.

Employer

GREENCORE FOODS LIMITED

Address

Greencore Food to Go Direct to Store

Manton 110 (Unit 8A)

Manton Wood Business Park

S80 2RS

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Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

Chartered manager (degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023