Operations Apprenticeship

Responsibility:

Apply site Health & Safety policies (PPE, Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out, guarding) and escalate non‑conformance Follow food‑safety, allergen, hygiene, segregation and GMP requirements at all times Complete documentation accurately, including checklists, traceability records and stock rotation checks Operate machinery safely (e.g. bread slicer, UV Tunnel) Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and internal audits with attention to detail Maintain excellent punctuality, reliability, and personal accountability Escalate issues promptly to the appropriate team (e.g. Engineering, QA, Supervisor)

Ambition:

Use Excel and KPI dashboards to analyse production data, identify trends, and suggest opportunities for improving efficiency Translate KPIs into daily shift goals and support team performance by reviewing yesterday’s results and updating today’s plan Support continuous‑improvement activity using problem‑solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys) to reduce waste, downtime, or inefficiencies Take ownership of personal development by maintaining an OTJ log, seeking feedback, and completing required qualifications Train across Production, Packaging and Dispatch roles to build broad operational capability and progress toward multiskilling Contribute to the rollout of improvements (e.g. new checklists or processes) and gather feedback data

Passion for Food:

Learn strong awareness of food safety, allergens, segregation and HACCP principles through consistent practical application Support audit readiness by ensuring traceability, hygiene, and documentation standards are met Maintain high product‑quality standards by completing checks accurately and reporting risks immediately Coordinate materials readiness, verifying batch codes, allergen information, stock rotation, and storage requirements Show genuine interest in the production process; learning how factory efficiency links to product quality and customer satisfaction

Teamwork:

Build positive, respectful relationships within both their own and other team Support cross‑functional meetings and contribute clear, relevant updates Participate in start‑of‑shift briefings, sharing key information and checking understanding Assist in task allocation and buddying/training activities, promoting a supportive and inclusive team culture Stay calm under pressure and support colleagues to resolve issues together

Training Outcome:
This apprenticeship will prepare you for multiple operational roles within the business, you can decide on your desired role towards the end of your programme

Employer Description:

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak’s vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future ready Food Business with differentiation at its core, that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food & Teamwork.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience