Twenty new jobs are on offer at Mid Wales lamb processor Randall Parker Foods.
The company, based at Dolwen, near Llanidloes, has a workforce of 120 and now wants to expand its team.
The firm is seeking new recruits to train for a variety of posts, ranging from the slaughterline and butchers to quality assurance supervisor.
Apprenticeships are offered in all departments backed by Welsh Government funding and provided by Cambrian Training Company, which is based in Welshpool.
Many former apprentices such as production line manager Huw Owen, 34, have progressed through the business.
He joined the company in 2009 as a lairage labourer.
“I began an apprenticeship because I wanted to progress within the business and earn more money,” said Huw, a father of three who lives in Llangurig.
“I did my Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships on the production line and then the Higher Apprenticeship when I became a trainee manager.
“I now manage the slaughter line and the cutting room, having also learnt butchery skills. I enjoyed doing the apprenticeships because it encouraged me to learn new skills which are transferable.
“There are financial benefits attached to apprenticeships for anyone who wants to progress and benchmark their skills at Randall Parker Foods. It’s hard work but very rewarding when you get to where you want to be."
Chris Jones, head of Cambrian Training Company’s food and drink business unit, said the company has been delivering apprenticeships at Randall Parker Foods for a decade.
“The company is a great local employer who pay their employees well, support them to develop their skills and provide opportunities for career progression within the business,” he said.
“There have been many apprenticeship success stories at the company over the last 10 years, including Huw Owen who has used apprenticeship programmes to develop his career with Randall Parker Foods.”
