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Level 3 – Dairy Manufacturing Apprentice – Technical Operator

Arla Foods UK PLC · North Tawton · posted 25 June 2026

Wage
£21,000 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Food and drink technical operator (level 3)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
40

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This is a fantastic opportunity to start a long-term career in manufacturing, with clear progression pathways into a Technical Operator role in either liquid processing, logistics or mozzarella production.

Shift work will be required, including nights and weekends. Potential opportunity for study tours in Denmark and Italy.

Duties will include:

  • Operate manufacturing machinery and plant in line with standard operating procedures
  • Support start-ups, shutdowns and product changeovers
  • Carry out fault finding, basic engineering maintenance and asset care
  • Develop knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, health & safety and risk assessments
  • Work with process plants, including bulk liquids, mixes and ingredient behaviour to meet product specifications

Your training

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard as a Food and Drink Technical Operator from Reaseheath College, combining hands-on practical experience with classroom-based learning at Taw Valley

Where it leads

  • This is a fantastic opportunity to start a long-term career in manufacturing, with clear progression pathways into a Technical Operator role in either liquid processing, logistics or mozzarella production

About Arla Foods UK PLC

This is an exciting opportunity to join Arla Foods in a new and upcoming Dairy Manufacturing Apprentice – Technical Operator role as part of our £179m expansion of the Arla Foods, Taw Valley site in Devon. You will work as part of a supportive team on-site, spending time both on the production lines and off-line working on improvement activities and projects. You will play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing processes running smoothly. This includes operating machinery, carrying out front-line fault diagnosis and resolution, performing asset care and basic maintenance, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety. A key focus of the role is monitoring Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and accurately recording results to ensure compliance and product integrity.

Things to consider

  • Applicants must be able to commute to our site located in a remote, rural area
  • For insurance purposes, they must be aged 18 or over and have lived in the UK for at least three years at the start of the apprenticeship. They should not be engaged in other full-time education and must be eligible to live and work in the UK
  • There may also be potential opportunities for study tours in Denmark and Italy

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiative

Where you'll work

  • Taw Valley Creamery, North Tawton, EX20 2DA

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