Dairy Technologist Apprenticeship
COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LTD
Widnes, WILMSLOW
Closes in 11 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 June 2026
Contents
Summary
County Milk Products (CMP) is seeking an ambitious apprentice who will learn, develop and ultimately influence/add value back to our business. CMP is a family business of 30+ years and has multiple sites and multiple specialities within the dairy sector.
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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National Minimum Wage rates apply: £12.71 per hour for ages 21+ and £10.85 per hour for ages 18–20.
- Training course
- Dairy technologist (level 5)
- Hours
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Shifts to be discussed at interview stage.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- 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
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Dennis Road, Widnes, WA8 0YQ
- 85 ADLINGTON ROAD, WILMSLOW, SK9 2BT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Training course
Dairy technologist (level 5)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply food safety management systems.
- Apply food and dairy hygiene practice principles.
- Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
- Comply with health and safety regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
- Comply with environmental regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
- Apply sustainable working practices. For example, efficient use of resources, waste minimisation.
- Apply quality control processes.
- Apply extended knowledge of underlying dairy concepts.
- Identify, review and evaluate, and select scientific techniques, procedures, and methods in the context of new and different areas of work.
- Apply scientific techniques, procedures, and methods to undertake tasks.
- Apply engineering concepts and principles to analyse dairy performance.
- Collect data. Analyse, interpret, and evaluate data, scientific and technology information, concepts, and ideas including use of statistical methods.
- Apply changes to dairy processing unit operations.
- Apply problem solving techniques, identifying issues. Propose solutions to problems.
- Use continuous improvement techniques and make recommendations.
- Apply project management techniques: planning and prioritising tasks, organising resources, managing stakeholders and risk management.
- Conduct environmental impact assessments.
- Develop technical written content. For example, operating procedures, working instructions, and reports.
- Communicate with others for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. Use industry terminology where appropriate.
- Create and deliver presentations.
- Negotiate with and influence colleagues or stakeholders; manage conflict.
- Use information and digital technology.
- Identify training needs. Coach individuals.
- Apply food safety management systems.
- Apply food and dairy hygiene practice principles.
- Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
- Comply with health and safety regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
- Comply with environmental regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
- Apply sustainable working practices. For example, efficient use of resources, waste minimisation.
- Apply quality control processes.
- Apply extended knowledge of underlying dairy concepts.
- Identify, review and evaluate, and select scientific techniques, procedures, and methods in the context of new and different areas of work.
- Apply scientific techniques, procedures, and methods to undertake tasks.
- Apply engineering concepts and principles to analyse dairy performance.
- Collect data. Analyse, interpret, and evaluate data, scientific and technology information, concepts, and ideas including use of statistical methods.
- Apply changes to dairy processing unit operations.
- Apply problem solving techniques, identifying issues. Propose solutions to problems.
- Use continuous improvement techniques and make recommendations.
- Apply project management techniques: planning and prioritising tasks, organising resources, managing stakeholders and risk management.
- Conduct environmental impact assessments.
- Develop technical written content. For example, operating procedures, working instructions, and reports.
- Communicate with others for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. Use industry terminology where appropriate.
- Create and deliver presentations.
- Negotiate with and influence colleagues or stakeholders; manage conflict.
- Use information and digital technology.
- Identify training needs. Coach individuals.
Training schedule
- 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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this employer
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.
After this apprenticeship
- 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)
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029389.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)