Level 5 Dairy Technologist Apprentice
THE CORNISH CHEESE CO LTD
LISKEARD (PL14 5BG)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 June 2026
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Summary
The Cornish Cheese Company is a small, family run business based at Knowle Farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor, where we have been crafting award winning cheeses for over 20 years. Surrounded by rolling Cornish countryside, we are passionate about traditional cheese making, quality local ingredients and creating products we are proud of.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
18-20 years old - £11 per hour
21+ years old - £13 per hour
- Training course
- Dairy technologist (level 5)
- Hours
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Monday 6:00- 15:00
Tuesday 9:00- 16:00
Wednesday 9:00- 16:00
Thursday 6:00- 14:30
Friday 6:00- 14:30
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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2
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
- To execute all products as per company specifications
- To execute all making in a hygienic and professional manner
- There is much manual work involved: lifting equipment and ingredients, and moving cheese wheels around- nothing you lift will be over 15kg, if it is it is considered a 2 person job
- Be responsible for meeting all time sensitive activities
- To ensure cleaning rotas are adhered to at all times, and to a high standard
- Where applicable to adhere to the organic standards as set out by the BDA
- To contribute to the award winning standard of all The Cornish Cheese Company's cheeses
- Be part of the team responsible for keeping the building clean
- You'll ensure that all work carried out is in accordance with the training and supervision you receive and in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and The Cornish Cheese Company's risk assessments
Where you'll work
KNOWLE FARM
UPTON CROSS
LISKEARD
PL14 5BG
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 in the workplace with classroom-based and practical learning at Reaseheath College on block release
Requirements
Essential 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
On-site accommodation is available and can be provided at a cost of £450 per month, plus utility bills. If you are interested in on-site accommodation, this can be discussed further during the interview.
About this employer
The Cornish Cheese Company is a small, family run artisan dairy based at Knowle Farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor. For over 20 years we have been producing award winning Cornish cheeses using traditional methods, quality local milk and a passion for great food. We pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive team culture and our commitment to craftsmanship, quality and continuous learning. We are passionate about what we do and are always looking for enthusiastic people who would enjoy being part of a growing artisan dairy business with strong roots in the countryside and a genuine love for great cheese.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We believe the cheese industry offers a huge amount of opportunity to learn and develop, and we are committed to supporting our team as they grow within the business. From hands on experience in artisan cheese making and dairy production to onsite mentoring and external training courses, there is always something new to learn. As the business continues to grow, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, lead projects and progress into supervisory or management roles within the team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037411.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)