Apprentice Dairy Technologist MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP

Müller UK and Ireland focuses on continuous learning to develop, not only the business, but their people. They are now recruiting Level 5 Apprenticeship Dairy Technologists across both their Yoghurt and Desserts and Milk and Ingredients sites!

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 07 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,000.00

    Wages to be discussed at interview stage.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Shifts will be discussed at interview stage.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000134204

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This 3-year Apprenticeship will prepare you to become a top-class Müller professional for their Technical, Continuous Improvement, Production, Process and Quality teams. And they'll provide the right environment for you to take on a variety of tasks.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Getting involved in aspects of manufacturing, process and optimisation
  • Understanding how a dairy operation works
  • Working towards achieving a Level 5 Advanced Dairy Technologist qualification

The learning won’t stop there though. It’s a life’s journey, a career, a passion! Further development and training opportunities are available for those who want to pursue these!

You will receive your training through distance learning modules and on-site at the training provider’s facility. The remaining time will be spent putting the know-how to practice and good use in the business - all helped and nurtured by workplace mentors. You will also complete 3-month placements in rotation, throughout the company to help you develop as you learn.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

At the end of the apprenticeship programme, you will gain the following qualifications:

  • Level 5 Apprenticeship AND a Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology
  • Level 3 Food Safety
  • Level 3 HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
  • Level 3 Health and Safety

You will do your apprenticeship with Reaseheath College, full-time Distance Learning with 4 x 2-week practical’s on UCR campus.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Investing in Dairy Technologist Apprentices is crucial to the future success of Müller
  • You’ll receive the highest standard of training, working alongside their champions in the field
  • As well as guidance that truly embraces your talent, so you can enjoy a purpose-driven career. You will achieve the Level 5 Dairy Technologist Apprenticeship, which will progress you onto being a full-time colleague of Muller

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Maths (Grade 4 / C and above) Desired

About the employer

Müller Milk & Ingredients aims to be the partner of choice for its customers and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, milk powder, flavoured milk and many more products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Technologists are at the heart of Müller’s operation with a ‘finger on the pulse’ of key manufacturing points. You’ll find genuine team spirit and a culture where each person is truly prized. Müller is a place where you can achieve your ambitions within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Join their passionate people as they continue to grow, improve, and make today even better than yesterday.

Employer

MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP

Address

Tern Valley Business Park

Shrewsbury Road

Market Drayton

TF9 3SQ

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Training

Training provider

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Dairy technologist

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 07 Apr 2023