Opportunity for young talent to join cider firm
Thatchers, the family cider maker with its home in Sandford, Somerset, is again opening its doors for apprentices to join its Young Talent Programme in September.
With opportunities within its Cider and Brand Academies, Thatchers is looking for people to join its growing family. Since it was introduced three years ago, 19 young people have undertaken the Young Talent apprenticeship programme, from cidermakers and technicians, to marketeers, customer service and orchard specialists.
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (February 8-14) this year, instead of a Careers Open Day at Myrtle Farm, Thatchers will be offering videos and virtual presentations so potential applicants can get a feel for undertaking an apprenticeship. The first event is a virtual careers fair taking
place on Thursday 18th February, 4-6pm. Details are at https://www. thatcherscider.co.uk/young-talentprogramme-2/
Harriet Waldron, a Brand Apprentice who now works at Thatchers said: “I’d absolutely recommend an apprenticeship here at Thatchers. It’s a great place to develop and grow as a person.”
Tom Cross who followed the Cider Academy, said: “I wanted to gain hands on experience in a role that had variety to learn new skills.”
Emma Cox, who oversees the Thatchers Young Talent programme says, “We’re always looking for remarkable and motivated people to join our Thatchers family.
“We know it’s a big decision to take your first steps into a career, and at Thatchers we will give you all the training, support and development you need to succeed.”
This year Thatchers is offering four vacancies for September 2021 within its Cider and Brand Academies, leading to a Level 2 Food and Drink Process Operator, and a Level 3 Customer Service Specialist.
Thatchers works with Bridgwater and Taunton College, and Weston College, to develop and implement the apprenticeship programme.