Bakkavor Salads in Bo'ness is looking to recruit 12 apprentices

The application process is now open and successful candidates will start in September.

Apprenticeship intake at Bo’ness site is at a record high for 2024 and underscores the firm’s commitment to creating a range of career and employment opportunities.

The Bo’ness site specialises in making premium salad and vegetable products for the UK’s largest grocery retailers and the business has been a major employer in the area for more than 40 years.

Apprenticeship roles at Bo’ness span a wide range of specialist areas, including engineering, food and drink operations, supply chain, continuous improvement and food technology.

Kirk Connor, general manager in Bo’ness, said: “We aim to attract and develop the best talent in our sector and our apprenticeship programme offers a broad range of opportunities for people interested in starting a career in a fast-moving and dynamic business.

“Over the last decade, many of our apprentices have gone on to have varied and interesting long-term careers with us. This year will be our biggest apprenticeship programme in a decade.

“We have seen its value to our business, and we are delighted to create further opportunities for people in the communities in which we operate.”

Applications open on Monday, February 5, at jobs.bakkavor.com/content/Apprenticeship/?locale=en_GB.