Fresh Futures Apprenticeship - food, fresh produce and agriculture Industry
Start your career without going to university. Earn £22,000 per annum from day one while completing a supply chain apprenticeship and gaining hands-on experience through three placements with leading food, fresh produce and agriculture businesses. Training, support and a recognised qualification included.
Role
- Gain hands-on experience through three placements with different businesses
- Support food production, supply chain, logistics, operations and technical teams
- Learn how products move from farm to shelf
- Assist with planning, coordination and day-to-day business activities
- Work alongside experienced colleagues and industry professionals
- Develop practical skills through real responsibilities and projects
- Complete an 18-month Supply Chain apprenticeship alongside work
- Build knowledge of the food, fresh produce and agriculture sectors
- Contribute to team objectives and continuous improvement activities
- Receive training, mentoring and support throughout the programme
Training
A blend of online learning, workplace training, mentoring and occasional face-to-face training events at UK locations. A full training programme for the duration of the scheme will be provided at induction, with ongoing support from secondment managers, mentors and the MDS team throughout.
After completing the programme, you'll be well placed to continue your development with MDS or progress into a full-time career with one of our member companies, subject to suitable roles, or elsewhere within the fresh food industry.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
- Training Provider
- THE APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD
- Working Week
- Working hours are determined by the placement company and allocated role. The programme includes placements with different businesses, working patterns may vary throughout the scheme. Full details will be provided for each placement before it begins.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 10
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 1st September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 5th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Resiliance
- Curiosity
- Proactive
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
- Industry Interest
- Desires progression
Qualifications
- any three subjects, or equivalent qualifications A Level, grade Pass (Essential)