L3 Food & Drink Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Taw Valley Creamery

How you will make an impact

Throughout the duration of your apprenticeship, you’ll be learning from technical experts of our manufacturing processes and our current Technical Operators who have decades of experience within our creameries. The best bit? You will earn as you learn!

• Raw Material and New Product Development : This includes an overview of the complete process from 'farm to fork', ensuring that all stages from raw material acquisition to final product delivery are covered comprehensively.
• Dairy Science and Engineering : This encompasses the fundamental chemistry of milk constituents, understanding the utility systems within a factory, and gaining a practical understanding of each piece of equipment or asset used in milk processing operations.
• Workplace Practices and Continuous Improvement : This includes health and safety protocols, good manufacturing practices, and the main tools and techniques utilized for continuous improvement in the workplace.
• Dairy Product Quality, Safety, and Sustainable Supply Chain : This involves understanding the moral and legal responsibilities of a business regarding product quality and safety, as well as exploring environmental issues affecting the industry to ensure a sustainable supply chain.
• Principles of Dairy Engineering and Operations : This includes gaining an understanding of the utility systems within a factory and having a practical understanding of each piece of equipment or asset used in milk processing operations.

What will make you successful?

To be successful in this apprenticeship, you must be 18 years or older by the 31st of August 2025. All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK for the duration of their apprenticeship. Additionally, you should have a passion for learning and be ready to embrace the opportunity to learn both on the job and in the classroom.

To qualify for an apprenticeship, you must have been a resident of the UK for a minimum of three years as of the 31st of August 2025.

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