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Manufacturing Higher Apprentice

Employer
Bakkavor
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary
£17,500. Increasing to £19,500 in Year 2
Closing date
2 Mar 2021

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Specialism
Manufacturing
Sector
FMCG & Manufacturing
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
September
Duration
18-24 months

Job Details

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?

This apprenticeship will give you a clear understanding of the key manufacturing processes including planning, safe machinery operation and resource management. Working in manufacturing also involves linking with other functions within the business such as Technical, Development, Finance and Human Resources so requires good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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.

The work environment can be cold, and when busy will entail being inside for long periods of time. However, it is also a very positive place to work and the experience gained will be invaluable for the future.

Typical tasks include: Operating machinery, Supporting product trials, Improvement initiatives, Observing audits.

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

3 x 1 week blocks each academic year for module workshops. They will then get the opportunity to put this learning into action when they return to work. There is also a soft skills development programme they will complete with the other apprentices from around Bakkavor.

You will complete a Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager standard as well as a Level 5 Higher Education Certificate in Food Manufacturing Operations.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The expected career progression at the end of this apprenticeship is for the apprentice to become a Production Operative or Team Leader.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in English and maths + three others (Grade 9 – 4 or A*- C) essential
A Level or equivalent in any subject: 3 A Levels (Grade A*- C) essential

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: From £17,500.00 per year

Company

We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food- you just didn't realise it. Because as global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious. We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.

Company info
Website
Telephone
07999124930
Location
5th Floor, 8 Mortimer Street
London
Greater London
W1T3JJ
United Kingdom

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