Operations Apprentice

For this role, you’ll be part of our production team working in a chilled manufacturing environment. Your key responsibilities include:

Working to our customers specification to ensure that a high quality of product is produced. You’ll learn about a variety of products that we produce on site, as well as the use a variety of machinery throughout the manufacturing process. You will also learn to look at the correct labelling, weight and quality assurance documentation and ensuring that it’s completed appropriately and accurately. Reporting defects and addressing concerns will also form part of this role, but all training will be provided.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll learn a variety of manufacturing techniques that will support the business to continually improve our operational functions. Therefore, it’s a great opportunity to learn hands-on in a technically advance food environment. You’ll also complete a variety of qualifications such as Food Hygiene and Food Safety courses, as well as working towards your Level 2 Food & Drink apprenticeship programme. If required, we’ll also support you through your Functional Skills in Maths and English. 

Training:

Training will be delivered on site with regular visits from the training provider who will support and guide you through every step of the process. 

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is just the beginning. Once you’ve completed your programme, you’ll have the skills and experience to take your career further - whether that’s with us in production or exploring other roles across our 20+ sites in the UK and Northern Ireland.

This programme will give you the opportunity to continue to develop onto additional Level 3 apprenticeship programmes - This is just the start!

Employer Description:
ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday Shift Patterns include: 6am to 3pm or 3pm to 12am

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working