Apprentice Production Operative
The Dalesman Group
West Yorkshire (BD5 8HW)
Closes in 7 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2026
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Summary
The Dalesman Group have been operating for over 45 years, creating seasonings, spice blends, glazes and fine-food ingredients. You’ll join a dedicated team committed to quality, innovation and outstanding customer service. This is a great opportunity to enter the food manufacturing sector with a respected and leading organisation.
- Wage
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£26,507.98 a year
- Training course
- Food and drink process operator (level 2)
- Hours
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Rotational shifts ranging from:
Monday to Friday – 6:30am – 3:00pm.
Monday to Thursday – 8:50am – 5:20pm
Friday – 8:00am 04:30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
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
Day to day tasks will vary, but will include:
- Assisting with the day-to day activities in the production area ensuring the safety, legality and quality of our products at all times
- Carrying out tasks delegated by Production Leadership Team.
- Following ‘Factory Rules’ guidelines at all times.
- Following instructions on computer touch screens and signage in place around the building.
- Following operating instructions of machinery/ equipment.
- Carrying out required cleaning on machinery/ equipment as and when required.
- Aiming to be ‘trained in everything’ and as a minimum, trained in any area deemed appropriate by Production Leadership Team.
- Achieving or bettering company targets set out on production lines/ processes.
- Assisting with stocktakes.
- Maintaining the highest hygiene and housekeeping standards and good manufacturing practices to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Reporting any defects of machinery and/ or equipment to the
- Maintenance & Production Leadership Team.
- Driving company forklift truck and motorised pallet trucks.
- Contributing to a safe working environment by reporting issues and completing incident report forms.
- Working proactively with other departments to achieve business objectives.
- Leading/ assisting with the training/ learning of other operatives as and when required.
- Adhering to procedural training set out in the QMS (Quality Management System)
- Contributing to a Continuous Improvement working environment
Where you'll work
Dalesman House
Chase Way
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 8HW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
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
The successful candidate will spend 2 full working days per month on apprenticeship work with Plumpton College. Training will take place either online or at the apprentice's work location.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Detail oriented
- Punctual
Other requirements
Being able to reliably commute to our location.
About this employer
The Dalesman Group is a food manufacturer of spice blends and glazes specialising in quality food. We have remained at the forefront of manufacturing the finest selection of seasonings, fine food ingredients, culinary and functional blends that have inspired taste and helped engage the nation’s passion for flavourful food for over 45 years. Dalesman continues to seek growth opportunities through a number of exciting plans with inward investment playing a key part in our business development.
Company benefits
- Free & Onsite Parking,
- Continuous Development within the role and
- Employee Assistance Program.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
See below the progression route open to the apprentice:
- Production Operative
- Senior Production Operative
- Lead Production Operative
- Production Supervisor
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056913.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)