Packaging Degree Apprentice

You will have a real job from day one and make a genuine contribution to the business.   Support the Packaging team to effectively deliver the packaging activity to the highest standard, ensuring delivery of projects through critical path management.   Maintain internal and external KPI documents, trackers and databases.   Build effective internal working relationships across key functions to ensure the delivery of the Packaging activity in line with the guidance and direction provided.   Support the management of multiple packaging projects through relevant stages.    Build a good understanding of the relevant site capabilities. Be able to leverage opportunity through knowledge of Group capability.   Where directed by the Packaging Development team provide support to site-based team post-handover with implementation of new packaging.   Supports in the continued advancement of data management systems for packaging.   Keep abreast of current and upcoming packaging legislation to understand the impact on the business and our customers.  

Training:

You will work towards Level 6 Degree Level Apprenticeship.

You will also take part in a soft skills development programme. 

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.  

The sustainability agenda continues to gain momentum and is a significant focus within Bakkavor.  Packaging is a huge part of our business and there will be opportunities for the role to grow and for you to aspire to be a Packaging Manager as well as opportunities for location moves and both sideways and upwards promotions.

 

Training Outcome:

Best of all, upon successfully completing this two-year apprenticeship you will be guaranteed a full-time role with Bakkavor. 

Employer Description:

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

 

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5pm.

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