process operator
apprenticeship scheme

In this apprenticeship you will follow a Food and Drink Technical Operator pathway, learning how to finish our sugar products and packaging the sugar, as well as despatching to customer. This includes learning how to safely maintain our sugar packaging lines and warehouse equipment, to effectively and efficiently manufacture, store and despatch sugar products which meet all quality standards and customer expectations.

In addition to learning you will also be working on a variety of bulk conveying and out loading systems, packaging machines, palletising robots, pallet conveyors and despatch plant, you will carry out engineering activities including routine maintenance, fault finding and diagnosis, testing and commissioning.

A 30-month programme, following the Food and Drink Technical Operator Standard, achieving a Level 3 Food and Drink Technical Operator qualification and all the practical experience alongside to be ready to move into Customer Supply Process Operator role.

During your scheme you will be working from our Wissington factory site, 5-days a week, on an 8-hour rotating shift pattern. This variable shift pattern will include some weekends and bank holidays. This apprenticeship will be a mix of on the job and distance learning.

The scheme gives you the opportunity to:

• Gain a solid knowledge of maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical production systems.
• Understand the systems and procedures to work safely and efficiently.
• Understand and live the values by which we work.
• Develop the behavioural skills to be a great team member.