Burton Latimer-based Weetabix celebrates a decade of apprenticeships in Northamptonshire
Burton Latimer-based Weetabix Food Company is this week celebrating 10 years of its apprenticeship scheme for young people.
Stuart Branch, HR Director at Weetabix said: “People are at the heart of our business.
"Our apprenticeship programmes offer a unique opportunity to earn, learn, and make a real impact in a business that's been nourishing the nation for generations.
"Our apprenticeships provide real-world, hands-on experience combined with industry-recognised qualifications and support from the brilliant Weetabix team to help you succeed.”
Over the past 10 years, Weetabix has recruited and trained more than 40 apprentices.
The apprentices have worked across the business, including in the engineering, manufacturing, cyber security, health and safety, as well as human resources departments and many have continued into full-time employment.
Katie Skellett, who graduated from the Weetabix apprenticeship programme in 2024 and works in the supply planning team, said: “The best thing about working at Weetabix is how supportive the people are.
"Everyone is so willing to share their knowledge, especially in areas like food manufacturing, which makes it a great environment for learning.”
Weetabix Food Company makes Weetabix, the UK’s number one selling, most trusted and most recommended cereals.
It is home to some of Britain’s most famous and iconic brands including Weetabix, Weetabix Minis, Alpen, Ready brek and Weetos.
Weetabix Food Company has been proudly fuelling families around the world since 1932 with nutritious cereals and snacks produced in Burton Latimer, Corby and Deeside.
The company has its global headquarters in Northamptonshire, operates across North America, South Africa, Kenya and Europe and exports to more than 65 countries around the world.