Supply Chain Apprentice

BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC

Bourne, Harrow, Spalding

Closes in 24 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

Posted on 13 February 2026

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Summary

Supply Chain is at the heart of every business and effective and dynamic supply chains are particularly important in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors like ours. If you love working as part of a team, have a passion for analysis and a keen attention to detail then this is the apprenticeship for you.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Increasing to £22,000 in Year 2

Training course
Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years 6 months

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

At Bakkavor, production never stops, we need to plan, manufacture and deliver onto shelves as quickly as possible, and our Supply Chain is a crucial part of this. Our Supply Chain Apprentices will receive practical training in our end-to-end supply chain process.

  • You will learn how to prioritise the flow of products and solve day to day problems
  • You will learn how to use continuous improvement techniques to improve performance in the FMCG supply chain
  • You will learn about stock control and logistics
  • You will work closely with other areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Development, Finance and Procurement so require good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Bakkavor Salads, 33 Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 0AT
  • Forward Drive, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, HA3 8NT
  • West Marsh Road, Spalding, PE11 2BB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
  • Use standard operating procedures.
  • Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
  • Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
  • Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
  • Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
  • Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Escalate issues and tasks.
  • Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
  • Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
  • Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
  • Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
  • Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
  • Apply quality assurance procedures.
  • Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
  • Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.
  • Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
  • Use standard operating procedures.
  • Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
  • Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
  • Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
  • Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
  • Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Escalate issues and tasks.
  • Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
  • Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
  • Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
  • Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
  • Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
  • Apply quality assurance procedures.
  • Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
  • Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.

Training schedule

  • You can expect to attain a Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner standard
  • Training will be a mix of block and day release
  • You will also take part in a soft skills development programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths + three others (grade Grade 9 – 4 or A*- C))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

 

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

http://www.Bakkavor.com (opens in new tab)

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 subject to availability.

FMCG Supply Chain Practitioners could progress to management or specialist roles within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015414.

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Closes in 24 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.