Manufacturing Higher Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

A crucial role in the day to day production and distribution of our quality products. Our Higher Apprenticeships in Manufacturing are an ideal opportunity if you are interested in the different stages involved in efficient food production.

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will play a crucial role in the day to day production and distribution of our quality products.

• You will gain a clear understanding of the key manufacturing processes including planning, safe machinery operation and resource and people management.
• You will forge close links with other functions within the business such as Technical, Development, Finance and Human Resources so you will require good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• You will learn how to set up and manage projects using relevant tools and techniques and understand process management.
• You will gain an understanding of business development tools (eg SWOT) and approaches to continuous improvement.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• You will attain an Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5 standard.
• Full support and training will be provided to help you progress quickly. Depending on the site, the scheme may offer placements within a factory based role with responsibility for a team, running production lines, quality and output costs.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets the we have set for you, you are guaranteed a permanent role with us.
• Future career aspirations could be Team Leader, Section Manager, Factory Manager or Operations Manager to name a few.

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C or 9 - 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - C or 9 - 4) essential
• A Level or equivalent Any subjects (Grade A - C) desirable

Expected apprenticeship duration: 2 years

Apprenticeship Standard: Operations / departmental manager

Apprenticeship level: Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 5 (Higher national diploma)

Training provider: University of Lincoln

Expected start date: 06/09/2021

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £17,500 in Year 1, increasing to £19,500 in Year 2.