Food Technology Higher Apprenticeship BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC

If you are a methodical thinker interested in learning the customer, safety, quality and legislative standards necessary for successful, large scale, food manufacturing, then our Higher Apprenticeship in Technical is an ideal opportunity for you.

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

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Closing date: 23 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,500.00

    Increasing to £19,500 in Year 2.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    2 Years

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000130703

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves
  • You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards
  • This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality
  • You will attain a nationally recognised qualification

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

Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship Standard.

This will be complimented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and a soft skills development training programme.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets we have set for you, you are guaranteed a permanent role with us
  • Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C or 9 - 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - C or 9 - 4) Essential
A Level or equivalent Science or Food Technology (Grade A - C) Desired

About the employer

We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food- you just didn't realise it. Because as global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious. We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.

Employer

BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC

Address

Bakkavor Salads

4 Millyard Way. Pike Road Industrial Estate

Eythorne

CT15 4NL

Contact

Donna Finney

SP.GraduateEnquiries@Bakkavor.com

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Apprenticeship standard

Operations or departmental manager

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 23 Apr 2023