Dairy Technologist Apprentice
MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP
Worcestershire, WR9 0LW
Closes on Friday 28 February
Posted on 17 December 2024
Contents
Summary
You will be working at one of our 4 dairy locations based on your geographic location, specifically Droitwich. This apprenticeship program is designed to deliver first class Müller professionals for our Quality, R&D, Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement teams.
- Annual wage
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£21,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The salary is uplifted on a yearly basis whilst on programme.
- Training course
- Dairy technologist (level 5)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed with some potential to experience shift working.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 August
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
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
The responsibilities of this programme are preformed within the framework of the apprenticeship standard. The degree will cover (key science principles associated with dairy, lean manufacturing techniques and environmental sustainability) the following:
- Milk production and its chemical composition
- Milk microbiology and processing conditions that impact the product properties, quality and safety
- Principles of dairy process design, engineering and level of automation and its impact on plant performance
- Dairy unit operations and their impacts on the product quality, functionality and product shelf life
- New product development
- Legislation and guidelines applicable to manufacture of dairy products
- Lean manufacturing
- Environmental sustainability and waste management
- Test methods and applications, product quality testing, sensory evaluation, in-line and off-line.
- Dairy process environment, hygiene, design and control
Where you’ll work
Droitwich
Pointon Way
Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
WR9 0LW
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
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Your training course
Dairy technologist (level 5)
Equal to higher national diploma (HND)
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.
Your training plan
The Dairy Technologist Apprenticeship training will be delivered via a blended approach of distance learning and 2 periods of 2 weeks for hands-on practical training in a purpose-built state-of-the-art training facility in Cheshire. The rest of the time will be spent learning the roles of each function in rotation, putting the know-how to practice and good use to the business - all supported and nurtured by an inspiring workplace mentor.
At the end of the apprenticeship programme you will gain the following awards:
- Level 5, Apprenticeship in Dairy Technology - with an additional Technical Project also achieve a Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology
- Level 3 Food Safety
- Level 3 HACCP
- Level 3 Health and Safety
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Flexibility to stay and travel to college, along with other Müller sites if work/projects require this. (Expenses will be covered)
About this company
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship program is designed to deliver first class Müller professionals for our Quality, R&D, Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement teams. On completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to move into a permanent role in one of the areas above.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP
Lucianne Beddow
lucianne.beddow@muller.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292423.
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Closes on Friday 28 February
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Company’s application instructions
There is a vacancy across each of out sites, so please ensure you complete the application form for your preferred site. Please complete the application form via Müller Careers to ensure your application isn't missed.