Level 6 R&D Food Professional Degree Apprenticeship Programme - Colworth, Bedfordshire
UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED
Bedford, MK44 1LQ
Closes on Wednesday 5 March
Posted on 23 October 2024
Contents
Summary
Would you like to work with and learn from the biggest brands in the world, bringing your purpose to life with your work? We care as much about the sustainability of our business as we do about the success of our brands and our people. Together, we can feel good about the work we do every day.
- Annual wage
- £22,716 a year
- Training course
- Food industry technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Typically Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 8 September
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an R&D Degree Apprentice, you will work with the Colworth Research & Development teams, leading the way in developing new products in Ice Cream and Beverages. Over the 5 years you will study for a BSc while experiencing working in different aspects of Refreshment Research & Development, including:
- The Ice Cream Global Design Centre to develop Ice Cream Products for the global market, designing and utilising new technology to develop products for innovations truly ahead of the competition
- Beverages: delivering world class innovations in great tasting drinks that meet the vitality needs of our consumers
- The Science and Technology team whose aim is to be the primary source of sustainable, new science bringing great inventions for Unilever long-term competitiveness
You will follow 4 placements (rotations): 1st 2 years in one team including a short-term placement in an Ice Cream Pilot Plant followed by 3 1-year rotations, enabling you to learn about a variety of roles within Ice Cream & Beverages R&D and gain the skills you will need as a Foods Professional/Foods scientist including:
- Product development
- Foods, law, and nutrition
Where you’ll work
Colworth Laboratory
Sharnbrook
Bedford
MK44 1LQ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Food industry technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
Your training plan
- As an apprentice, you’ll receive on-the-job training and experience in an administrative position along with formal training to gain the knowledge and skills you’ll need to support our business operations
- You’ll join a team with a dedicated line manager committed to enhancing your career experiences
- You will receive the BSc in Foods Science & Technology upon completion of this programme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- in 5 subjects including English language and Maths (grade 5/C or above)
- 3 subjects, including 2 STEM subjects (grade B,B,C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
Please note: we open for applications once a year and work on a rolling basis, which means that as soon as we reach the required number of applications, we will close the process for that role/business area. Therefore, we advise applying as early as possible once applications go live to avoid disappointment.
About this company
Unilever are one of the world's largest fast-moving consumer goods companies, meaning we own, make & sell products that people use in their everyday lives. We own over 400 brands found in homes all over the world – including iconic global brands such as Dove, Lifebuoy, and Magnum. Our apprenticeship programmes allow people from all backgrounds to find their purpose and rise to their full potential, whilst learning invaluable skills and earning a wage. All our programmes offer you on the job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills to fire-up your career and give you the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
https://careers.unilever.com/uk-apprenticeships (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
• A pension Scheme • A discounted staff shop • Subsidised Gym Memberships • Shares • 25 days of holiday allowance
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Good chances of progression temporary/permanent employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283350.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 5 March
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Company’s application instructions
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