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Supply Chain is at the heart of every business and effective and dynamic supply chains are particularly important in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors like ours. If you love working as part of a team, have a passion for analysis and an eye for detail then this is the apprenticeship for you.
Application Closing date 23 March 2025
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
Increasing to £22,000 in Year 2
Working week
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
Total hours per week: 37.5
Expected duration
2.5 years
01 Sep 2025
Date posted
WC 10/02/2025
Apprenticeship level
Advanced Level 3
What will the apprentice be doing?
At Bakkavor, production never stops, we need to plan, manufacture and deliver onto shelves as quickly as possible, and our Supply Chain is a crucial part of this. Our Supply Chain Apprentices will receive hands on training in our end to end supply chain process.
- You will learn how to prioritise the flow of products and solve day to day problems.
- You will learn how to use continuous improvement techniques to improve performance in the FMCG supply chain.
- You will learn about stock control and logistics.
- You will work closely with other areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Development, Finance and Procurement so require good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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
· Team working
· Initiative
Qualifications
· GCSE or equivalent in English and maths + three others (Grade 9 – 4 or A*- C) essential
Age requirement is 16+
Join us and you'll get
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You can expect to attain a Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner standard.
Training will be a mix of Block and Day release
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.
- Supply Chain Practitioners could progress to management or specialist roles within the company.
