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A career in 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.
Application Closing date 23 March 2025
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£19,000
Increasing to £22,000 in Year 2
Working week
You will initially work Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm, however in future there will be an element of shift working. Days and shifts are to be confirmed but may require an element of evening and weekend working depending on which team you join.
Total hours per week: 37.5
Expected duration
24-months
Possible start date
01 Sep 2025
Date posted
WC 10/02/2025
Apprenticeship level
SCQF 6
What will the apprentice be doing?
- 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 an apprentice working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality.
About the Company
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.
What do you need?
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
What qualifications or qualities are required?:
A minimum of five Scottish National 5 certificates including English & Maths or equivalent.
- Age requirement is 18+
Things to consider
The work environment can be cold and noisy (for which PPE will be provided) and will entail being inside for long periods of time. However, it is also a very positive place to work and the experience gained will be invaluable for the future and will give you your ‘first steps’ into manufacturing.
Join us and you'll get
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will be provided with full support and training in order to kick start your career into becoming a future leader of food technology in Bakkavor. You will gain understanding partly through gaining a nationally recognized qualification (Food and Drink Operations Level 6) as well as through work-based experience
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 that 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
