Food & Drink Operative Apprentice

ABP Food Group is one of Europe's leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. Our Early Careers programme offers opportunities across all of our divisions including apprenticeships, graduate and industrial placement pathways.

ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nation's leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments
-Find out more below about how to become part of team!

Looking to start a career in food manufacturing? Enjoy working as part of a team, have a positive attitude and want to gain a recognised qualification while earning? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

Location: Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Shift Patterns
: 06:00 - 15:00 or 15:00 - 00:00

Hours of Work: 45 hours per week

Reporting to: Production Manager

Role Definition:

As a Food and Drink Operative Apprentice at ABP, you will be part of an innovative and technically advanced environment, contributing to the efficiency and excellence of our manufacturing operations. This apprenticeship is aligned with the Level 2 Food & Drink Operative standard, providing you with a diverse and hands‑on learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

For this role, you'll be part of our production team working in a chilled manufacturing environment. Your key responsibilities include working to our customers specification to ensure that a high quality of product is produced. You'll learn about a variety of products that we produce on site, as well as the use a variety of machinery throughout the manufacturing process. you'll will also learn to look at the correct labelling, weight and quality assurance documentation and ensuring that it's completed appropriately and accurately.

Reporting defects and addressing concerns will also form part of this role, but all training will be provided.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll learn a variety of manufacturing techniques that will support the business to continually improve our operational functions so it's a great opportunity to learn hands‑on in a technically advance food environment. You'll also complete a variety of qualifications such as Food Hygiene and Food Safety courses, as well as working towards your Level 2 Food & Drink apprenticeship programme.

If required, we'll also support you through your Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Personal Attributes:

• Drive and determination to excel in a challenging apprenticeship.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Friendly, positive, and hardworking approach.
• Problem-solving approach and adaptability.
• Reliability and flexibility, including working various shifts.
• Punctuality and consistent attendance are a crucial requirement for this role.

Knowledge/Skills/

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications are required for this role. However, you'll ideally have a minimum of GCSE in English (Grade 3/D) and Maths (Grade 3/D) or above, or can work towards completing a Functional Skills in Maths and English Level 1.
• Keen interest to learn and complete an apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers a gateway to a rewarding career n completion, you'll be equipped with extensive experience and qualifications, opening doors to various roles within the food manufacturing field. With over 18 sites across the UK and Northern Ireland, opportunities may arise for development and grown within the business.