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As a Food & 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 opportunity is aligned with the L2 Food & Drink Operative standard, providing you with a diverse and hands-on learning experience.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
For this role, you’ll be part of our production team working in a chilled manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Working to our customers' specification to ensure that a high quality product is produced.
- Learning about a variety of products that ABP produces on site, as well as the use of a variety of machinery throughout the manufacturing process.
- Learning to check the correct labelling, weight and quality assurance documentation and ensure that it’s completed appropriately and accurately.
- Reporting defects and addressing concerns (all training will be provided).
- Learning a variety of manufacturing techniques that will support the business to continually improve our operational functions.
- Completing a variety of qualifications such as Food Hygiene and Food Safety courses.
- Working towards your Level 2 Food & Drink apprenticeship programme.
- Completing Functional Skills in Maths and English, if required.
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Requirements
- Follow food and drink production SOPs.
- Apply product quality assurance SOPs.
- Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.
- Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.
- Clean tools, equipment or lines.
- Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures.
- Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.
- Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques to common problems.
- Collect and interpret information – text and data.
- Record information - paper based or electronic.
- Use information technology.
- Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
- Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non-verbal.
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Benefits
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
- This apprenticeship offers a gateway to a rewarding career at ABP.
- Upon completion, you'll be equipped with extensive experience and qualifications, opening doors to various roles within the food manufacturing field.
- Opportunities for development and growth within the business across over 18 sites in the UK and Northern Ireland.
About ABP
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. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!
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