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Dairy Technologist Apprenticeship
COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LTD · REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Location
85 ADLINGTON ROAD
Postcode
SK9 2BT
Salary
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Duration
3 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Dairy technologist (level 5)
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
3 July 2026
Posted
4 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000029389
About the role
- The production of multiple dairy products, primarily dairy fats and powders
- Supporting indirect functions to ensure our performance is at the appropriate level, i.e. technical, supply chain
- Support the site production teams with ad hoc requests
- Engage with central office functions and participate in specific projects
- Use knowledge gained in the apprenticeship to improve our performance
Working week
Shifts to be discussed at interview stage.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam working
Required qualifications
Desired
GCSE · GCSE (including Maths & English) · Grade 4 / C and above
Training & development
- Upon completion of the programme, you will graduate with a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology from Reaseheath College, in partnership with The University of Chester
- Your course will combine hands-on practical experience with classroom-based learning at Reaseheath College on block release
- You will also gain a Level 3 award in Health & safety, Food Safety, and HACCP, along with gaining a breadth of experience across all core elements of food manufacturing
Future prospects
- Upon completion of the apprenticeship the candidate will have the opportunity to grow in our organisation. This is dependent on the candidate themselves
- Within our factories, there is essentially a 3-stage career path for them: junior manager/skilled worker - department manager - site manager
- If the candidate pursues a career in our office function, the future prospects would cover all aspects of the business, commercial and financial included (if desired)
About COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LTD
CMP is a family business of 30+ years and has multiple sites and multiple specialties within the dairy sector. We are both traders and manufacturers. We cover liquid dairy ingredients, powders, dairy fats and sports nutrition.
Website
www.countymilk.co.uk