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Available Apprenticeships:
Advanced (Level 3) Apprenticeships:
Qualifications Required:
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths & English. (For Engineering, a minimum grade 5/C in Maths is required)
Pay Scale:
- Start at £18,000, rising to £21,000 in year 2.
- Engineering Advanced Apprentices: 4-year pay scale:
- Year 1: £18,000. Year 2: £22,000. Year 3: £28,000. Year 4: £33,000
Higher (Level 4 or 5) Apprenticeships:
Qualifications Required:
- 3 A levels at grade A* - C.
- Maths and English GCSEs at A* - C/9 - 5.
Pay Scale:
- Start at £19,500, rising to £22,500 in year 2.
For our Scottish based Apprenticeships (SCQF level 6 or 7)
- 5x National 5s grade A-C including English and Maths for Advanced Apprenticeships
- 3x National Highers grade A-C for Higher Apprenticeships
For all our apprenticeships due to the Government apprenticeship requirements you will also need full right to work in the U.K. and have been a U.K. resident over the past 3 years.
Recruitment Process:
- Application: Submit an online application.
- Assessment Centre: If successful, you'll be invited to a half-day onsite assessment centre at one of Bakkavor's sites.
- Outcome Notification: You will be informed of the outcome within 5 working days via email or phone.
- Rescheduling: Assessment Centre dates are fixed and cannot be rearranged, so it’s important to keep the date available if you are invited.
Application Tips:
- Highlight Your Motivation: Clearly express why you’re interested in a career in the food industry and how this placement aligns with your career goals.
- Show Flexibility: Emphasize your willingness to relocate and adapt to different work locations.
- Demonstrate Business Acumen: Showcase any relevant experience or skills that highlight your understanding of the commercial aspects of the industry.
Additional FAQs:
College/Training Provider: Determined by the apprenticeship programme and location. Bakkavor will select the most suitable training provider for you.
Off-the-Job Training: Varies depending on the apprenticeship and provider. Options include:
- One day per week
- One week per month
- Block release.
Training Costs: Fully covered by Bakkavor; no cost to the apprentice.
Job Guarantee: Yes, provided you successfully complete your qualification and perform well in your role.
Site Location:
- You will remain at one site during your apprenticeship.
- After completion, you may apply to move to a different site.
Qualifications Awarded:
- The apprenticeship itself is a qualification.
- Some programs include additional certifications like CIPD, CIMA, AAT, or HEC’s.
If you need more specific details or have any other questions, feel free to ask! Contact us via email: SP.EarlyCareersRecruitmentQueries@Bakkavor.com
