Manufacturing Higher Apprentice (Newark)

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 (e.g., 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:

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 - 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