Operations Apprentice

ABP UK

Northallerton, North Yorkshire (DL7 9UL)

Closes in 25 days (Sunday 9 November 2025)

Posted on 10 October 2025

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Summary

As a Food and Drink Operative Apprentice at ABP Wessex, you will be part of an innovative and technically advanced environment, contributing to the efficiency and excellence of our manufacturing operations. This role will give you the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience and to learn about the world of food and drink.

Wage

£23,296 a year

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On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, salary will increase to C.£27,000

Training course
Food and drink process operator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday Shift Patterns include: 6am to 3pm or 3pm to 12am

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 January 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

8

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

For this role, you’ll be part of our production team working in a chilled manufacturing environment. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Working to our customers specification to ensure that a high quality of product is produced.
  • You’ll learn about a variety of products that we produce on site, as well as the use a variety of machinery throughout the manufacturing process.
  • You will also learn to look at the correct labelling, weight and quality assurance documentation and ensuring that it’s completed appropriately and accurately.
  • Reporting defects and addressing concerns will also form part of this role, but all training will be provided.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll learn a variety of manufacturing techniques that will support the business to continually improve our operational functions. Therefore, it’s a great opportunity to learn hands-on in a technically advance food environment. You’ll also complete a variety of qualifications such as Food Hygiene and Food Safety courses, as well as working towards your Level 2 Food & Drink apprenticeship programme. If required, we’ll also support you through your Functional Skills in Maths and English. 

Where you'll work

ABP Wessex
Dale House
Leeming Bar
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
DL7 9UL

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course

Food and drink process operator (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Follow food and drink production SOPs.
  • Apply product quality assurance SOPs.
  • Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.
  • Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.
  • Clean tools, equipment or lines.
  • Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.
  • Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques to common problems.
  • Collect and interpret information – text and data.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic.
  • Use information technology.
  • Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
  • Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non-verbal.
  • Follow food and drink production SOPs.
  • Apply product quality assurance SOPs.
  • Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.
  • Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.
  • Clean tools, equipment or lines.
  • Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.
  • Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques to common problems.
  • Collect and interpret information – text and data.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic.
  • Use information technology.
  • Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
  • Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non-verbal.

Training schedule

Training will be delivered on site with regular visits from the training provider who will support and guide you through every step of the process. 

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

About this employer

ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!

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Company benefits

Monthly company shop for discount products Monthly free lunch on site Onsite Canteen Free onsite parking Employee Assist Programme Employee Christmas Dinner and Christmas Party Monthly employee recognition awards Cycle to Work Scheme

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is just the beginning. Once you’ve completed your programme, you’ll have the skills and experience to take your career further - whether that’s with us in production or exploring other roles across our 20+ sites in the UK and Northern Ireland.

This programme will give you the opportunity to continue to develop onto additional Level 3 apprenticeship programmes - This is just the start!

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABP UK

Kate Taylor

earlycareers@abpbeef.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345999.

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Closes in 25 days (Sunday 9 November 2025)

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