Food Safety Manager Apprentice
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Company: BASKETDROP LTD.
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Location:
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,560.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000057112
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Application Deadline Date: 20/12/2026
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Start Date: 18/01/2027
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Includes dedicated time for university block-release modules, laboratory study, and off-the-job training.
Brief Description
Basketdrop Ltd is looking for an ambitious Food Safety Manager Apprentice. You will manage crucial industry accreditations, including SALSA, BRCGS, and ISO standards across our logistics network. Earn a Level 6 Degree with the University of West London and access our in-house training!
Training to be Provided
- Training will utilise a blended learning delivery model, combining hands-on technical food safety management at Basketdrop Ltd with structured block-release academic sessions.
- The apprentice will attend dedicated block learning weeks at the University of West London campus (St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RF) throughout the academic year.
- Dedicated study time, university lecture attendance, and assignment completion will be structured around a strict 20% off-the-job training framework during regular working hours.
- Formal, three-way progress reviews will be conducted systematically every 12 weeks between the apprentice, a workplace supervisor at Basketdrop Ltd, and the university academic tutor.
Future Prospects
- Upon successful completion of the degree apprenticeship, you will have a direct opportunity to transition into a permanent, high-level role within the company.
- Clear internal progression pathways into senior compliance positions such as Senior Food Technical Manager, Lead Quality Auditor, or Quality Assurance Director.
- Long-term opportunities to diversify into strategic commercial leadership and operational supply chain management.
- Continued professional development backed by your University of West London BSc (Hons) degree, positioning you as an elite technical professional in the global food logistics sector.
Vacancy Detail
- Assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of BRCGS and SALSA food safety management systems.
- Managing documentation, policies, and continuous compliance tracking for ISO quality certifications.
- Conducting regular internal audits and site inspections across our automated cold-chain logistics facilities.
- Monitoring critical control points (HACCP) and tracking real-time temperature logs on our delivery platforms.
- Preparing comprehensive data packs, compliance evidence, and reports ahead of external certification audits.
- Managing technical relationships with food safety inspectors, suppliers, and retail clients.
- Investigating any quality deviations or food safety incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Delivering internal toolbox talks and updates on food sector accreditations to team members.
Other Information
- ESFA Funding Eligibility: Applicants must meet standard government funding rules, including having lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 consecutive years and holding the right to work in the UK.
- You must have a quiet, dedicated workspace at home with a reliable high-speed internet connection for remote hybrid working days.
- Final selection for this role may be subject to standard right-to-work, basic reference, and identity background verification checks.