Dairy Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Thrive Group are delighted to be supporting our client are actively looking to recruit for Level 3 - Dairy Manufacturing Apprenticeship leading towards a permanent position as Technical officer upon successful completion. Next Assessment 27.04.2026 - Start September 2026 - Based in Devon.

What you will be doing:
You will work as part of a supportive team on-site, spending time both on the production lines and off-line working on improvement activities and projects. You will play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing processes running smoothly.
This includes operating machinery, carrying out front-line fault diagnosis and resolution, performing asset care and basic maintenance, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety.
A key focus of the role is monitoring Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and accurately recording results to ensure compliance and product integrity.

What you can expect:
Throughout the two-year programme, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the clients end-to-end manufacturing processes, helping to produce well-known dairy products that meet   quality, safety and efficiency standards, all while following clearly defined procedures.
This is a fantastic opportunity to start a long-term career in manufacturing, with clear progression pathways into a Technical Operator role in either Liquid processing, Logistics or Mozzarella production. Shift work may be required, including nights and weekends. 

Logisticshands‑on experience in cold‑store and warehouse operations, including order picking, inventory tasks, vehicle loading/unloading, and learning to operate box-packing, palletiser and forklift equipment.  
Liquid processingsupporting operation, monitoring, and cleaning processing equipment such as separators, pasteurisers, various valve types as well as associated pump operations./ operating machinery, understanding health and safety, food safety, maintaining hygiene standard, handovers,
Dairy productionsupporting with operating, monitoring and cleaning mozzarella processing equipment, ensuring rigorous food quality and safety standards are met.
Develop knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, health & safety and risk assessments
Support start-ups, shutdowns and product changeovers  
What you will need:

Due to the location you need to be able to drive
Aged 18 or over and have lived in the UK for at least three years  What you will receive in return:

Hours Full-time role, 40 hours per week, with potential shift working as per business needs.
Pay £21,000 per annum, with an increase following successful completion of the first year of the apprenticeship.  
What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ (url removed) or contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss further.
Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy.
If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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