Apprentice Production Operative
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Company: The Dalesman Group
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Location: West Yorkshire, BD5 8HW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,507.98 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000056913
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Application Deadline Date: 16/10/2026
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Start Date: 16/11/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Rotational shifts ranging from: Monday to Friday – 6:30am – 3:00pm. Monday to Thursday – 8:50am – 5:20pm Friday – 8:00am 04:30pm
Brief Description
The Dalesman Group have been operating for over 45 years, creating seasonings, spice blends, glazes and fine-food ingredients. You’ll join a dedicated team committed to quality, innovation and outstanding customer service. This is a great opportunity to enter the food manufacturing sector with a respected and leading organisation.
Training to be Provided
The successful candidate will spend 2 full working days per month on apprenticeship work with Plumpton College. Training will take place either online or at the apprentice's work location.
Future Prospects
See below the progression route open to the apprentice:
- Production Operative
- Senior Production Operative
- Lead Production Operative
- Production Supervisor
Vacancy Detail
Day to day tasks will vary, but will include:
- Assisting with the day-to day activities in the production area ensuring the safety, legality and quality of our products at all times
- Carrying out tasks delegated by Production Leadership Team.
- Following ‘Factory Rules’ guidelines at all times.
- Following instructions on computer touch screens and signage in place around the building.
- Following operating instructions of machinery/ equipment.
- Carrying out required cleaning on machinery/ equipment as and when required.
- Aiming to be ‘trained in everything’ and as a minimum, trained in any area deemed appropriate by Production Leadership Team.
- Achieving or bettering company targets set out on production lines/ processes.
- Assisting with stocktakes.
- Maintaining the highest hygiene and housekeeping standards and good manufacturing practices to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Reporting any defects of machinery and/ or equipment to the
- Maintenance & Production Leadership Team.
- Driving company forklift truck and motorised pallet trucks.
- Contributing to a safe working environment by reporting issues and completing incident report forms.
- Working proactively with other departments to achieve business objectives.
- Leading/ assisting with the training/ learning of other operatives as and when required.
- Adhering to procedural training set out in the QMS (Quality Management System)
- Contributing to a Continuous Improvement working environment
Other Information
Being able to reliably commute to our location.