Dairy Technologist Apprentice

Dairy Technologist Apprentice – Arla Foods Aylesbury – HP22 5WJ

2‑year programme, commencing 31st August 2026.

Are you ready to earn while you learn and become an expert in dairy and food manufacturing at one of our cutting‑edge dairy sites? Embark on a two‑year Dairy Technologist apprenticeship at Arla's Aylesbury Dairy and master the craft of producing high‑quality, great‑tasting products enjoyed by some of the nation's favourite retailers.

Through structured learning blocks with Reaseheath College, you’ll build a strong foundation in food manufacturing, combining practical hands‑on experience with dedicated classroom learning. Throughout the programme, you’ll rotate across key areas of the dairy, gaining insight into production performance, quality assurance, process optimisation, engineering innovation, and site safety. You’ll also develop a commercial mindset and learn how strong customer relationships contribute to our success.

As you grow, you’ll help drive continuous improvement and play a meaningful part in our future.

• Support production teams by operating equipment safely and efficiently to maintain excellent manufacturing performance.
• Conduct essential laboratory and quality assurance checks to ensure products meet strict standards.
• Assist in optimising processes and technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Champion Health & Safety practices, helping to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

You must be over 18 by 31st August 2026 and ready to step into a practical, hands‑on role. You’ll bring a solid educational foundation, with at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9‑4 (A–C) including Maths and English, or the Scottish equivalent. Importantly, you’ll have a genuine curiosity for how things work and the motivation to learn – whether that’s building new skills on the job, developing your technical knowledge in the classroom, or embracing new challenges as they arise.

You are safety‑conscious, a clear communicator, and a team player who collaborates well. You are organised and resilient, and can balance structured learning blocks with on‑site responsibilities.

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. You will also gain a Level 3 award in Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP, along with gaining a breadth of experience across all core elements of food manufacturing.

You’ll enjoy a comprehensive rewards package, including:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays;
• pension with matched contributions up to 6%;
• life assurance at four times your annual salary;
• access to discounted products through our Staff Shop;
• access to flexible benefits such as retailer discounts via the My Benefits platform;
• accommodation and expenses, including food and travel, provided for the duration of your study blocks at Reaseheath College.

Year 1 salary: £21,000 per annum (£24,300 per annum for London).
Year 2 salary: £25,484.71 per annum (£28,784.71 for London).