Production Assistant Apprentice
HARRY'S CIDER COMPANY LIMITED, Moortown, South Somerset
Production Assistant Apprentice
£12,480 a year
HARRY'S CIDER COMPANY LIMITED, Moortown, South Somerset
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 5 days ago, 1 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 19-08-2026 (In 13 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Moortown, South Somerset
Full Job Description
Introduction
Assisting in the production and processing of apple juice and cider. Various seasonal operations but mainly packaging, hygiene and cleaning and general production assistant in all areas. Seasonal operations will also include orchard maintenance and harvesting. Working in farm buildings all year round.
About the Employer
A growing family cider business that has developed substantially in the last few years thanks to investment within the cidery as well as creating a new visitor centre that attracts thousands of visitors both locally and from further afield. The farm is in the village of Long Sutton, South Somerset and has full traceability of their product due to all apples being harvested from their own orchards as well as pressed on site. We currently have a team of seven, all of whom live locally and have varying roles within the business.
What You'll Do
- Bottling
- Labelling
- Packaging
- Cleaning
- Grading fruit
Training Outcome
- If we feel the candidate has completed the course and their apprenticeship to a satisfactory standard then the option of a full time contract will be considered
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 9 – 4 / A* - C
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9 – 4 / A* - C
Course Information
Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Working week timetable will be confirmed with successful candidate.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
Training Provider: YEOVIL COLLEGE