Technical Apprentice

Yetminster, England, United Kingdom

1/13/2025

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 nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments -Find out more below about how to become part of team!

Start Your Career as a Technical Apprentice with ABP Yetminster!

Location: ABP Yetminster

Salary: £20,000 (with pay increases as you progress)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Reporting to: Site Technical Manager

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about quality? Do you want to build a career in a fast-paced and innovative industry? At ABP UK, we'll help you turn your curiosity into a rewarding career in food production. Join our Technical Apprentice Programme and play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards!

Why Join Us?

Learn While You Earn: Gain practical experience while working towards your Level 3 Food Industry Technologist qualification.

Award-Winning Training: Our Early Careers Academy is recognised for excellence in helping young people succeed.

Diverse Opportunities: ABP is a leader in food production, offering exciting career paths across multiple sectors.

Hands-On Learning: Develop skills in auditing, compliance, and product quality that will set you up for success.

Supportive Team: Work with passionate mentors who are ready to guide and inspire you.

What You'll Do

As a Technical Apprentice, you'll help ensure our lamb products are safe, legal, and meet top-quality standards. You'll work as part of a dynamic team and learn valuable skills in quality assurance and compliance.

Here's what your role will include:

Ensure Quality: Monitor products at every stage of production to ensure they meet specifications and industry standards.

Raise & Resolve Issues: Identify and report any process or product quality concerns, help oversee corrective actions, and update processes to prevent future issues.

Audit & Investigate: Perform audits and investigate non-conforming products to make recommendations for improvements.

Analyse & Sample: Conduct product sampling, interpret results, and analyse trends to maintain top quality.

Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need experience-just the right attitude and the drive to learn! If you're someone who is:

• Motivated and positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and high standards.
• A great communicator who enjoys working in a team.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage deadlines.
• Eager to learn and grow in a technical role.
  
  

If this sound like you, or something you'd like to explore, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Need

GCSEs, A-Levels, or T-Levels (with a focus on science or technical subjects being a bonus!).

GCSE English (Grade 4/C) and Maths (Grade 5/B) or higher.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Confidence with technology, including Microsoft Excel.

Must be 18 years old or over by September 2024.

Your Future with ABP

This apprenticeship is just the beginning! Successful completion will set you up for a future in technical roles, with pathways to advanced qualifications and leadership opportunities across ABP UK. Whether you're passionate about quality, compliance, or innovation, this is your chance to make an impact and build a career you'll love.