Technical (Quality Practitioner) Higher Apprenticeship BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC If you are a methodical thinker interested in learning the customer, safety, quality and legislative standards necessary for successful, large scale, food manufacturing, then our Higher Apprenticeship in Technical is an ideal opportunity for you. This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. Application Closing date 23 March 2025 Apprenticeship summary Annual wage £20,670 Salary increases to £23,670 for Year 2 Working week Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00 Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 2 years Possible start date 01 Sep 2025 Date posted WC 10/02/2025 Apprenticeship level Higher Level 4 - Quality Practitioner What will the apprentice be doing? You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made real and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves. You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards. This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality. You will attain a naionally recognised qualification. What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? You can expect to attain a Level 4 - Quality Practitioner. This will be complimented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and a soft skills development training programme. What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? 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. Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent in English three others (Grade 9 4 or A- C) essential GCSE or equivalent Maths with minimum of (Grade C or a level 5) essential A Level or equivalent in any subject: 3 A Levels (Grade A- C) essential Age requirement is 18 About the employer We're the biggest name you've never heard of You've probably eaten our food- you just didn't realise it. Because 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. Employer BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC Training Training provider UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Apprenticeship standard Level 4 - Quality Practitioner Employer's application instructions This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. Apply now web address https://app.fierileadership.com/earlycareers-apprenticeships/ ADZN1_UKTJ