Food Technology Higher Apprenticeship

Summary

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.

Wage

£20,670 a year

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Salary increases to £23,670 for Year 2

Training course

Operations manager (level 5)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between 8.30am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

· 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 nationally recognised qualification.

Where you’ll work

Bakkavor Meals

West Marsh Road

Spalding

PE11 2BB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Your training course

Operations manager (level 5)

Equal to higher national diploma (HND)

Course contents

Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
Identify problems and provide solutions.
Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.
Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
Identify problems and provide solutions.
Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.

Your training plan

Level 4 Process Leader Apprenticeship Standard
This will be complimented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and a soft skills development training programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English + three others (grade A* - C or 9 - 4)
Maths (grade A* - C or 9 - 5)

A Level in:

Science or Food Technology (grade A - C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. 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.

http://www.bakkavor.com (opens in new tab)

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

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302233.

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Closes in 28 days (Sunday 23 March)

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