Meet - Bakkavor Group plc
We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food (“FPF”) & put the customer at the heart of what we do. We believe in investing in the future by bringing new talent into our organisation. Our apprentices are key to that talent pipeline! From Engineering/Manufacturing Operations to Business, HR, Finance, Supply Chain or Health & Safety, you’ll get your future off to a flying start.
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What makes us a great employer
We are 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 breads for Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose in the UK. In the US, we supply fresh meals to both national and regional grocery retailers, as well as direct-to-consumer customers, and in China, we supply food service and retail customers nationally with value-added fresh products. We’re ambitious. We’re full of ideas. And we’re ready for more people, who share our passion for quality, to join us.
Earn a Competitive Salary
All of our apprentices earn a competitive salary from day one. Each apprenticeship has a pay scale which will increase each year during your apprenticeship.
Our Promise of a Permanent Position
Once you have successfully completed your qualification and achieved the performance targets that we’ve set for you during your apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent position with Bakkavor.
Our Training
Bakkavor will select the most suitable training provider depending on the apprenticeship you are completing. They will determine how the training is delivered. This could be:
- One day per week
- One week per month
- Block release
We also want to support our people to be the best they can be, so, we’re constantly improving and evolving our learning and development offer to make Bakkavor a place where you can thrive, be happy and feel like you belong.
Our inclusive and Diverse workspace
We are committed to having an inclusive working environment where differences are valued and individuals feel they can be themselves without judgement.
Apprenticeships Details
Our Apprenticeships
As a Bakkavor apprentice, you will get access to a wide range of career pathways in different areas of our business. From Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to Business, HR, Finance, Supply Chain or Health and Safety, you’ll get your future off to a flying start and we will invest in your future with us. You will be doing a real job from day one, with great on and off-the-job training. So, what are you waiting for? Come and start your career journey with us!
Level 3 (Advanced) Apprenticeships
Our Level 3 apprenticeships are a great way to start your career with Bakkavor, we will support you in gaining a recognised qualification through the Level 3 apprenticeships we offer in:
- Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Food Technology
- Business Admin
- Payroll
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
If you are looking for a higher/degree apprenticeship we can support, you in gaining a recognised qualification in one of the following apprenticeships at this level:
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Process
- Data Analyst
- Digital & Technology Solutions (IT)
- Finance
- Technical (Quality Practitioner)