Kellogg’s Factory in Manchester is recruiting for five new apprentices to join their manufacturing team this summer. The site, based at Trafford Park, is the single largest producer of cereals in Europe.
The manufacturing giant is on the hunt for individuals to join its technical operator apprenticeship scheme, which will see the winning candidates join the team responsible for producing some of Kellogg’s most famous cereal brands, including Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies and Coco Pops.
The fully funded apprenticeship, which starts in August, spans three years, with the potential opportunity to secure a permanent, full-time position with Kellogg’s at the end of it all. Throughout the programme apprentices will gain a combination of academic and practical training.
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They will also conduct maintenance, solve problems and improve the production systems. By the end of the scheme, apprentices will learn all the skills they need to be a qualified technical operator.
Many of Kellogg’s apprentices have progressed onto successful long-term careers within the business. Genna Bland-Moore, from Gatley, joined the Kellogg’s apprenticeship when she was 20 years old after studying at The Kingsway School in Cheadle.
Now in her final year of the scheme, Genna said: “Kellogg’s is a great company to work for. They have given me lots of support throughout my apprenticeship, with both hands-on skills and technical knowledge.
"I enjoy the fact that every day is different, and you’re always presented with new challenges to overcome. I’m really proud of the progress I’ve made in my apprenticeship, all the new skills and knowledge I have gained will help me progress further into my career.”
Paul Wrigley, director of Kellogg’s Manchester Factory said: “We’re looking for passionate people who love our brands and are excited about a career in manufacturing. The factory has been a central part of our local community for 84 years and our apprenticeship schemes have been running for 65 of those years.
"We’re offering three year training opportunities again this year to some new apprentices who’ll hopefully become long term members of our team. I joined Kellogg’s as an apprentice and have enjoyed a really varied career leading into a senior leadership role. This shows the importance of the schemes at Kellogg’s and the opportunities they can create for the next generation of team members.”
Individuals can apply through the Kellogg careers website before Friday 15 April. Applicants should have, or be expected to achieve, four GCSE’s or equivalent at grade four (C) or above in Maths, English, Science and one other subject.
