Apprenticeship - Technical Operator

<p>Join a unique apprenticeship that is part of a record £179m investment at our Taw Valley site in Devon - bringing state-of-the-art mozzarella production to the UK by 2028 and creating over 100 skilled local jobs.</p> <p>As a farmer-owned cooperative and a leading global mozzarella producer, we're investing to strengthen British dairy, support our farmer owners, and supply world-class cheese for pizza toppings around the world. This is your chance to grow with us from the ground-up.</p> <p>Over two years, you'll follow one of three tailored pathways - Liquid Processing, Mozzarella Production or Logistics - learning on real equipment as our new line comes online:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Logistics: </strong>Hands on experience in cold store and warehouse operations, order picking, inventory tasks, vehicle loading/unloading, plus operating box-packing, palletiser and forklift equipment.<br /> </li> <li><strong>Liquid Processing:</strong> Support the operation, monitoring, and cleaning of processing equipment such as separators, pasteurisers, valves and pumps - building core skills in machinery operation, health and safety, food safety, hygiene and effective handovers.<br /> </li> <li><strong>Mozzarella Production:</strong> Operate, monitor and clean mozzarella processing equipment while maintaining rigorous food quality and safety standards to help deliver export-ready cheese.</li> </ul> <p>Earning £21,000 from day one, rising in year two in line with the National Living Wage, with a guaranteed permanent role in your department upon successful completion. You'll be part of a transformative UK manufacturing investment, backed by Arla's record global investment - designed to drive innovation, jobs and long-term careers in British dairy.<br /> <br /> <strong>Eligibility: </strong>You can privately commute to our remote rural site; are 18+; have lived in the UK for the last three consecutive years; are not in full-time education; and are eligible to live and work in the UK. Shift work will include nights and weekends.</p> <p><strong>You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.</strong></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?50N8xKcU4F1oYbhAYFROGG7QRrFSOwf4d" width="0" height="0" />