Food Technology Advanced Apprentice 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 and you want the sense of pride in knowing you have helped to ensure our food is of the highest quality then our Advanced apprenticeship in Technical is ideal for you. This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. Apprenticeship summary Annual wage £19,000 Increasing to £22,000 in Year 2 Working week Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00 Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 2.5 years Possible start date 01 Sep 2025 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 What will the apprentice be doing? A career in Food Technical at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers plates is safe to eat. 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. By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements. What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist standard. You will also take part in a soft skills development 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 Problem solving skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C or 9 - 4) essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - C or 9 - 4) essential Age requirement is 18 (Especially for our Crewe & Aston sites) 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. 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 14,000 employees in the U.K., our headquarters are in London. Employer BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC Training Training provider UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Apprenticeship standard Food Technologist Level 3