Pilot Plant Apprentice

Pilot Plant Apprentice

Level 3 Apprentice

Based in Lifton, Devon.

Every day is different, and your main focus will be on helping us make safe and quality products for our consumers. You will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement in quality standards and processes, while completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship.

You will be a key member of the R&D team, which provides an innovative, technical-based service to the Desserts portfolio of products, enabling continued expansion, and improvements of existing products and processes. You will be responsible for supporting development and innovation programmes specific to brand growth and quality by conducting pilot plant trials in conjunction with the R&D teams to safely manufacture aseptic ready to eat desserts

The role will include completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship at Bridgewater & Taunton College

Throughout your apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to explore the following areas of the technical function:

• Assist with the running and maintenance of the pilot plant ensuring GMP and H&S standards are adhered to.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with internal and external teams.
• Assist the site engineer with fault finding and routine maintenance tasks on key equipment.
• Contribute to GMP audits and H&S risk assessments.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement activities in conjunction with the Pilot Plant Manager.
• Ensure all trial products meet the expectation of the customer.
• Be a key member of the R&D Pilot Plant team to assist in the development of NPD & EPD.
• Ensure the safety of self and others, food safety and challenge any safety issues.
• To operate manual handling equipment.
• Accurate data collation and record keeping, includes manual and electronic records.
• To complete the L3 Technical Food Operator Apprenticeship Programme attending tutor assessments at site on a regular basis and maintaining a portfolio of evidence to the required standard

What we need from you:

• English and Maths GCSE
• Ablilty to manage your own time independently
• Flexible; innovative and creative
• Committed
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Organised and tenacious
• Problem solver
• Computer literate particularly spreadsheet manipulation and numerical presentation
• Practical aptitude
• Aware of Environmental and H&S requirements of a business

What we offer you in return:

•  Fully funded apprenticeship programme
• Starting salary of £22,500 per year (annual incremental salary reviews subject to academic achievement)
• In-work mentorship to support academic achievements
• Access to the Hamper – discounts scheme across a variety of nationwide retailers and entertainment; hospitality and days out
• A contributory pension scheme with the Employer contribution up to 7.5%
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site free parking

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.