About
Basketdrop Ltd is an integrated logistics tech company founded in 2018. We design, manufacture, and rent out our proprietary AI-powered hardware products like the ("Droppoint") while operating our routing and mapping infrastructure via the "AI Track-Zero" software platform.
Our mission is to eliminate residential logistics friction entirely, achieving zero delivery failures and lowering transport costs by 40-50% for commercial retailers, couriers, and busy households.
We are a robust, minority-led trading entity with a highly stable foundation. Our early operations are heavily insulated and funded by high-value, recurring public sector healthcare distribution and catering contracts.
As a business committed to diversity, equality, and mitigating the national skills shortage, we are keen to offer high-quality workplace training to the next generation of business leaders.
Main 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!
What you'll do at work
- 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.
Where you'll work
This role is open to applicants across England, featuring a flexible hybrid framework combining home-based remote work with scheduled visits to regional hub locations.
You will coordinate quality standards, documentation reviews, and audits across our various distribution points in England.
The position involves close collaboration with our cross-border operations, including international travel links to China and the United States.
Training to be provided
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON
Training course
Food industry technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Training schedule
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.
More training information
Academic delivery is provided by the University of West London (UWL), highly acclaimed for its industry-connected food and hospitality science frameworks.
The apprentice will study towards a fully funded Level 6 BSc (Hons) degree in Food Industry Technical Professional, combining operations management, microbiological security, and global food legislation.
Complete preparation for the End-Point Assessment (EPA) is fully integrated directly into the university curriculum pathway, ensuring the apprentice is guided step-by-step toward achieving both their honours degree and professional status.
Entry Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
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.
Company benefits
Exciting possibilities to travel abroad to our locations in China and the United States as part of your role development.
Free In-House:
Access to comprehensive internal training courses covering Software Development, Marketing, Sales, and Business Development to accelerate your professional growth.
Generous Paid Leave:
Competitive annual leave package plus all UK bank holidays.
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.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 20/12/2026
Salary
£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age
Location
This job is located in Hybrid working, Hybrid working
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