Fishmonger Apprentice
WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS P L C
Malton (YO17 7DT)
Closes in 17 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026)
Posted on 2 October 2026
Contents
Summary
If you think you have what it takes to join our next generation of retail leaders, we’re offering a fresh start and a proper job right here in our stores. We are looking for an Apprentice Fishmonger to join our store as part of our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme whilst completing a level 2 Fishmonger Apprenticeship Standard.
- Wage
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£16,523 a year
- Training course
- Fishmonger (level 2)
- Hours
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25 hours. Fully flexible Monday - Sunday.
25 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
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
We are looking for a Customer Assistant who will progress to a Fishmonger Apprentice to join our store as part of our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme.
About the Proper Jobs Fresh Start Programme
We know things are tough out there for young people right now. But we also know that lots of you are staying focused on finding a good career with great prospects. That’s why we’re launching our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme. It will offer 1,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 to people like you who want to develop.
Our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme lasts for up to 2 years. It combines learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and online learning.
About the Job Role
You’ll start by spending 13 weeks working as a Morrisons Customer Assistant, before progressing to a 12-month apprenticeship in Fishmongery. If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and assessments, you could then progress to our Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School. This is a six-month programme, which can kickstart your journey into retail management.
The fish production business is a growing industry in the UK and Fishmongers are critical to the Morrisons Market Street offer.
After 13 weeks, you’ll progress to a Fishmonger Apprentice, and through the apprenticeship we’ll help you learn to cut, fillet, scale and skin fish, and learn about the different fish species and preparation methods.
You will be providing a friendly and helpful service to all our customers, whilst you develop through your apprenticeship programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career and gain qualifications while earning.
Ideal for college or sixth-form leavers seeking their first step into the workplace.
No previous experience required – full training and support will be provided through the apprenticeship programme - you’ll just need the ability to be trained to use the equipment required and the ability to be trained to prepare fresh items.
After 13 weeks as a Customer Assistant, you’ll enrol as a Fishmonger Apprentice and:
- Complete a level 2 Fishmonger apprenticeship standard
- Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
- Learn and train for a specific job
- Get hands-on experience in a job
- Study for 6 hours of your working hours
- Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
Where you'll work
50 Castlegate
Malton
YO17 7DT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
Training course
Fishmonger (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Adhere to safe handling and storage requirements from receipt to sale or despatch, such as stock rotation, quality assessment, temperature control, monitoring and minimising risk of cross-contamination.
- Hand process fish including filleting, skinning (fillets), and portioning.
- Prepare a range of specialised fish or shellfish products such as pockets, canoes, paves, skinned whole fish, dressed crabs, or shucked bivalves.
- Use tools and equipment safely in the handling, preparation, and processing of fish or shellfish.
- Prepare and maintain the workplace, workstation, tools and equipment, ensuring they meet business and legal requirements.
- Complete the processing of fish or shellfish, including weighing, packing, and labelling.
- Support the development of colleagues and team members which supports equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Work safely and hygienically.
- Handle complaints and resolve problems appropriate to business policy and procedures.
- Communicate with customers or colleagues.
- Process and dispose of waste material, rework or repurpose material.
- Assess the quality of fish or shellfish using objective methods such as the TORRY sensory assessment scheme or Quality Index Method (QIM).
- Identify fish and shellfish species.
- Display fish or shellfish for retail sale.
- Sell fish or shellfish by interpreting, confirming and satisfying customer needs, through upselling, link selling and promotions.
- Complete payment process relevant to the business.
- Assess the suitability of returned or rejected product for reuse, rework, or disposal.
- Achieve organisational targets for production flow, throughput, quality and yield.
- Adhere to production specifications and targets.
- Adhere to safe handling and storage requirements from receipt to sale or despatch, such as stock rotation, quality assessment, temperature control, monitoring and minimising risk of cross-contamination.
- Hand process fish including filleting, skinning (fillets), and portioning.
- Prepare a range of specialised fish or shellfish products such as pockets, canoes, paves, skinned whole fish, dressed crabs, or shucked bivalves.
- Use tools and equipment safely in the handling, preparation, and processing of fish or shellfish.
- Prepare and maintain the workplace, workstation, tools and equipment, ensuring they meet business and legal requirements.
- Complete the processing of fish or shellfish, including weighing, packing, and labelling.
- Support the development of colleagues and team members which supports equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Work safely and hygienically.
- Handle complaints and resolve problems appropriate to business policy and procedures.
- Communicate with customers or colleagues.
- Process and dispose of waste material, rework or repurpose material.
- Assess the quality of fish or shellfish using objective methods such as the TORRY sensory assessment scheme or Quality Index Method (QIM).
- Identify fish and shellfish species.
Training schedule
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
About this employer
From a Bradford market stall to one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains
Our core purpose:
To make and provide food we’re all proud of, where everyone’s effort is worthwhile, so more and more people can afford to enjoy eating well.
We are proud to be a Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK through our network of 497 conveniently located supermarkets and various online home delivery channels.
Our business is predominantly food and grocery focussed and uniquely, we source and process half of the fresh food that we sell in our own manufacturing facilities and stores which gives us close control over provenance and quality. Our committed and trained food makers and shopkeepers prepare food in-store for customers and we have more skilled colleagues preparing food in store than any other retailer.
Every week around 9 million customers pass through our doors and over 118,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover over 97% of UK postcodes through our online delivery service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day.
Company benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores, available from the day you join us
- Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Subsidised in store cafe or shop floor ranges
- Free parking
- Competitive pension and life assurance
- Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
You’ll start by spending 13 weeks working as a MorrisonsCustomer Assistant, before progressing to a 12-month apprenticeship in Fishmongery. If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and assessments, you could then progress to our Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School. This is a six-month programme, which can kickstart your journey into retail management.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
Karen Rotheram
karen.rotheram@inspirolearning.co.uk
01165040336
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056831.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026)
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