Manufacturing Higher Apprenticeship (Spalding)

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 Food 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.

Training:
You will attain an Level 4 Process Leader qualification. 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.

Training Outcome:
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.

Employer Description:
We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. 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.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, however in future there will be an element of shift working. Days and shifts are to be confirmed but may require an element of evening and weekend working depending on which team you join.

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