Job Description
Technical Higher Apprentice Food Technology Higher-Bakkavor
*About the employer*
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
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.
*Apprenticeship summary*
*Annual wage *£17,500
Increasing to £19,500 in Year 2.
*Working week *Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00
Total hours per week: 37.5
*Expected duration *2 years
*Possible start date *04 Sep 2023
*Apprenticeship level *Higher
Level 5 (Higher national diploma)
*What will the apprentice be doing?*
* You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves.
* You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards.
* This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality.
* You will attain a naionally recognised qualification.
*What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?*
You can expect to attain a Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager standard.
This will be complimented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and a soft skills development training programme.
*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 we have set for you, you are guaranteed a permanent role with us.
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few.
*Requirements and prospects*
*Desired skills and personal qualities*
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
*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 Science or Food Technology (Grade A - C) desirable
*Contact*
Donna Finney
*Training*
*Training provider*
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
*Apprenticeship standard*
Operations or departmental manager
Level 5 (Higher national diploma)
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
*Closing date: 23 April 2023.*
www.bakkavor.com
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £17,500.00 per year
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 04/09/2023