Production Assistant Apprentice

HARRY'S CIDER COMPANY LIMITED

LANGPORT (TA10 9NS)

Closes in 27 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 January 2026

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Summary

Assisting in the production and processing of apple juice and cider. Various seasonal operations but mainly packaging, hygiene and cleaning and general production assistant in all areas. Seasonal operations will also include orchard maintenance and harvesting. Working in farm buildings all year round.

Wage

£13,300 a year

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
08:30- 17:00 Monday- Thursday (Must be flexibility during peak harvest season, with longer hours likely).

32 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 7 April 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

  • Bottling
  • Labelling
  • Packaging
  • Cleaning
  • Grading fruit

Where you'll work

LITTLEFIELD FARM
LITTLEFIELD LANE
LONG SUTTON
LANGPORT
TA10 9NS

Training

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

Training provider

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The training will be on-site and the qualification at the end will be a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative
  • Training will be constant throughout the job, with 3-4 hours each week put to one side for coursework to be done on-site

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
  • Maths (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this employer

A growing family cider business that has developed substantially in the last few years thanks to investment within the cidery as well as creating a new visitor centre that attracts thousands of visitors both locally and from further afield. The farm is in the village of Long Sutton, South Somerset and has full traceability of their product due to all apples being harvested from their own orchards as well as pressed on site. We currently have a team of seven, all of whom live locally and have varying roles within the business.

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Company benefits

Discounted products

Staff outings

Company events

On-site parking

After this apprenticeship

  • If we feel the candidate has completed the course and their apprenticeship to a satisfactory standard then the option of a full time contract will be considered

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010380.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)