Leeds City College

As a Food and Drink Operative Apprentice at ABP Wessex, you will be part of an innovative and technically advanced environment, contributing to the efficiency and excellence of our manufacturing operations. This role will give you the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience and to learn about the world of food and drink.

Overview

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 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. Therefore, 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.

About the Employer

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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Company benefits

Monthly company shop for discount products Monthly free lunch on site Onsite Canteen Free onsite parking Employee Assist Programme Employee Christmas Dinner and Christmas Party Monthly employee recognition awards Cycle to Work Scheme

Training to be Delivered

Training provider: LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course: Food and drink process operator (level 2)

Training schedule: Training will be delivered on site with regular visits from the training provider who will support and guide you through every step of the process.

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Vacancy Details

Vacancy Location

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Apprenticeship Level

Food and drink process operator (level 2)

Employer Name

ABP UK

Employer Address

ABP Wessex, Dale House, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9UL

Expected Duration

1 year

Working Week

Monday to Friday Shift Patterns include: 6am to 3pm or 3pm to 12am

Weekly Hours

40 hours a week

Wage Amount

£23,296 a year. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, salary will increase to £27,000

Desired Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Future Prospects

This apprenticeship is just the beginning. Once you’ve completed your programme, you’ll have the skills and experience to take your career further – whether that’s with us in production or exploring other roles across our 20+ sites in the UK and Northern Ireland.

This programme will give you the opportunity to continue to develop onto additional Level 3 apprenticeship programmes – This is just the start!

Date Posted

2025-10-13

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