Summary
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.
Wage
£23,296 a year
On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, salary will increase to C.£27,000
Training course
Food and drink process operator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday Shift Patterns include: 6am to 3pm or 3pm to 12am
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 12 January 2026
Duration
1 year
Positions available
8
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
For this role, you’ll be part of our production team working in a chilled manufacturing environment. Your key responsibilities include:
* 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.
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 advance 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.
Where you'll work
ABP Wessex
Dale House
Leeming Bar
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
DL7 9UL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Training course
Food and drink process operator (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Follow food and drink production SOPs.
* Apply product quality assurance SOPs.
* 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.
* 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.
Training schedule
Training will be delivered on site with regular visits from the training provider who will support and guide you through every step of the process.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working