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Job Description
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life.
Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What you'll be doing
Our Logistics Degree Apprenticeship is a 4-year programme designed for passionate, motivated individuals who want to develop leadership skills and build a career in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Delivered in partnership with Nottingham Trent University, you’ll work towards Leadership and Management Degree Apprenticeship, which includes a BA (Hons) in Management and Leadership
This programme combines academic study with real-world experience, enabling you to earn a competitive salary while becoming an integral part of our team.
You will contribute to achieving department standards and KPI targets, ensuring our supply chain schedules are managed in a safe, compliant and legal way and most importantly, help make Greencore a great place to work for all our colleagues.
Other day-to-day responsibilities include…
· Leading and collaborating effectively with teams
· Understanding the entire supply chain from start to finish
· Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency
· Gaining a solid understanding of business and finance
Upon successful completion, you’ll be supported to transition into a management role within the team, aligned with your career goals to become a leadership and management professional in a fast-paced environment.
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of nationality or background. However, applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme..
What’s next?
Applications are due to close Wednesday 18th Feb 2026, however if there are high volumes of applications, we may close early.
Upon successful telephone screening, you will be invited to a virtual Assessment Centre (virtual) which will take place between Tuesday 17 March - Wednesday 18 March 2026.
The 2nd stage, face to face assessment will take place at one of our Greencore sites, between Tuesday 14 April and Thursday 16 April 2026.
Induction and enrolment for this role and the apprenticeship will take place at the end of August and the duration of September.
About the Company
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life.
Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What do you need?
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for the next generation of passionate apprentices to develop and grow a career with us. You will be someone who is:
· Passionate about working as part of a team, and have an ambition to have a long-term career in management in a logistics environment
· Highly motivated to grow your career, studying for a degree alongside doing a demanding day job
· Resilient and equipped to take change in your stride.
· Curious, organised and able to use your excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders
Based at our depot in Hatfield, you’ll be part of a 24/7 operation, so flexibility is essential. Shifts may vary and could include early starts from 5am, rotating night shifts, and weekends.
As part of the apprenticeship, you’ll also need to travel—and occasionally stay away from home—for university study blocks, development events, or visits to other Greencore sites.
For this reason, holding a full driving licence would be advantageous.
To join our programme, you will need:
· GCSE English language and maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
· 3 A Levels at BCC (104 UCAS Points) or a BTEC extended Diploma at DDM
· Or previous relevant work experience
· The right to live and work in the UK.
Join us and you'll get
What you’ll get
· Starting salary: £25,700 per year
· A nationally recognised degree-level qualification
· Wellbeing benefits at no cost, including Virtual GP, annual health check, mental health and nutritional consultations, Adult Care helpline, and on-site physio
· Travel and accommodation expenses when attending university
· Dedicated support, coaching and mentoring to support your career development
· Opportunities to develop through our Grow with Greencore offer, as well as dedicated Early Careers learning events Time to meet the learning requirements of your apprenticeship
· Pension up to 8% matched
· Holiday buying
· Company share save scheme
· Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of nationality or background. However, applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme..
What’s next?
Applications are due to close Wednesday 18th Feb 2026, however if there are high volumes of applications, we may close early.
Upon successful telephone screening, you will be invited to a virtual Assessment Centre (virtual) which will take place between Tuesday 17 March - Wednesday 18 March 2026.
The 2nd stage, face to face assessment will take place at one of our Greencore sites, between Tuesday 14 April and Thursday 16 April 2026.
Induction and enrolment for this role and the apprenticeship will take place at the end of August and the duration of September.
