Food and Drink Operative Apprentice

ABP UK; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Northallerton seeks a Food and Drink Operative Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in a technically advanced manufacturing environment. The role involves maintaining high-quality standards, complying with food safety procedures, and learning various manufacturing techniques. Apprentices will receive training in essential qualifications such as Food Hygiene and Food Safety, all while benefitting from perks such as free lunches and discounts. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to grow in the food industry.

Benefits

Monthly company shop for discount products

Monthly free lunch on site

Onsite Canteen

Free onsite parking

Employee Assist Programme

Employee Christmas Dinner and Christmas Party

Monthly employee recognition awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Working to customer specifications to ensure high-quality products.
• Learning about various products and machinery on site.
• Complying with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Job description

As a Food and Drink Operative Apprentice at ABP Wessex, you will be part of an innovative and technically advanced environment, contributing to the efficiency and excellence of our manufacturing operations. This role will give you the opportunity for a hands‑on learning experience and to learn about the world of food and drink.

Responsibilities

• Working to our customers specification to ensure that a high quality of product is produced.
• You’ll learn about a variety of products that we produce on site, as well as the use a variety of machinery throughout the manufacturing process.
• You will also learn to look at the correct labelling, weight and quality assurance documentation and ensuring that it’s completed appropriately and accurately.
• Reporting defects and addressing concerns will also form part of this role, but all training will be provided. Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.
• Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.
• Clean tools, equipment or lines.
• Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.
• Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply fault-finding and problem‑solving techniques to common problems.
• Collect and interpret information - text and data.
• Record information - paper based or electronic.
• Use information technology.
• Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
• Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non‑verbal.
• Follow food and drink production SOPs.
• Apply product quality assurance SOPs.

Benefits

• Monthly company shop for discount products
• Monthly free lunch on site
• Onsite Canteen
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assist Programme
• Employee Christmas Dinner and Christmas Party
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll learn a variety of manufacturing techniques that will support the business to continually improve our operational functions. Therefore, it’s a great opportunity to learn hands‑on in a technically advanced food environment. You’ll also complete a variety of qualifications such as Food Hygiene and Food Safety courses, as well as working towards your Level 2 Food & Drink apprenticeship programme. If required, we’ll also support you through your Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

About ABP Food Group

ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri‑food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70‑year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat‑free products to some of the nation’s leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!