Food Technology Industrial Placement Programme
Prospects Devizes
If you share our passion for great food, this placement offers you opportunities, development, and guidence to help you learn and grow. You will gain skills in areas such as food safety, microbiology, internal auditing, and factory hygiene.
This entry
-level placement is ideal for those studying a food-related or food science degree, aiming to enter this field upon graduation.You will be based in either Lincolnshire or London, engaging in a broad range of activities and projects.
The placement structure includes:- Central Technical Office (six months): Work with our office-based team on technical systems at a Group level, managing corporate governance and specific projects.
- Technical Factory Team (six months): Collaborate with our manufacturing operations to ensure high quality and food safety as part of the Quality Assurance team.
During busy periods, like Christmas, you may also gain hands-on experience in food manufacturing alongside the production team.
During the Food Tech Placement you will receive career experience, skills & responsibility- - You will work with an experienced line manager who will conduct regular performance reviews and guide you through a skills checklist to ensure your development.
- Assuming everything progresses as planned, Bakkavor will assist you in identifying the right career opportunities upon completing your degree.
- From day one, you will take accountability for your work area and personal development, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.
- Relocation Financial Assistance
- Any relocation payments made will be paid back in October
- Access to Bakkavor benefits such as a discount platform Why join us?
We are looking for motivated undergraduates who have a keen desire to gain experience within Food Technology, sitting within our technical department at Bakkavor.
This is a 12-month placement aimed at those who elect to complete a year-in-industry as part of their degree.There are opportunities to return to Bakkavor once you have completed your undergraduate degree.
Proud to be Bakkavor At Bakkavor, we have pride.
And purpose.
From our Icelandic origins we have grown to be the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK.
And we continue to expand, in the US and China.
Our world is fast-paced, exciting and energetic.
And that’s just how we like it.
We have drive.
Ambition. Motivation.
We are food heroes, who keep the supply chain moving despite challenging times.
We work hard.
We are resilient.
We solve problems together.
And we deliver for our customers.
Our passion brings joy through the food we produce – and the communities we work in.
Our values are extremely important to us, they drive the way we do business – they are what make Bakkavor different to everyone else.
Our Placements are for people who can think bigger and grow faster.
We created them to offer opportunities to students who are looking for quality experience in the food industry.
The most important thing for us is a motivated attitude to develop your skills and a desire to learn more about Finance in the Food Industry.
To be considered for this placement, you must meet the following criteria:- Undergraduate currently studying a food science-based (Food related) degree (Must be mid degree, not mid masters)
- Experience working as part of a team
- Existing right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor visas for this placement)
- A clear motivation to learn more about the food industry
- A desire to learn how food manufacturing works and to get into detail of: What makes food safe ; how factories consistently produce great quality food time after time
- An ability to demonstrate good attention to detail
- A full UK driver’s licence and own transport is preferred and is mandatory for any Lincolnshire placements, as our locations and suppliers are not always readily accessible by public transport
- A curiosity to explore, learn, and show initiative All placements are subject to successful right to work checks, and eligibility to work in the UK.
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