Apprenticeship (Dairy Manufacturing)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
crediton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£21,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing and Production
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SKILLS

Dairy Manufacturing Logistics Forklift Operation Dairy Production Food Safety Health & Safety

FULL DESCRIPTION

Thrive Group is supporting a market-leading dairy manufacturing client in North Devon, recruiting for Level 3 Dairy Manufacturing Apprenticeships. The two-year program offers in-depth training in manufacturing processes, with opportunities in logistics and dairy production. The role offers a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a salary of £21,000 per annum, and an excellent benefits package.

Job Details

Location: crediton

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £21000 per annum

Sector: Manufacturing and Production

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Contact: Sarah Collins

Contact Email: [contact hidden]

Job Start Date: ASAP

Application Expiry Date: 24/04/2026

Job Reference: 939484_1776437607

Full Job Description

Thrive Group are delighted to be supporting our market leading dairy manufacturing client based in North Devon who are actively recruiting for Level 3 Dairy Manufacturing Apprenticeships.

** Please note - next Assessment 27.04.2026 - Start September 2026**

What you will be doing:

This is a structured career path within the business where, with full training, you will work as part of a supportive team on-site and play a critical role in keeping manufacturing processes running smoothly

What you can expect:

Throughout the two-year programme, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the client's end-to-end state of the art manufacturing processes, helping to produce well-known dairy products.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a long-term career in manufacturing, with clear progression pathways into various roles within production. Here are some of the areas of the business where you will gain experience :

  • Logistics - hands‑on experience in the cold‑store and warehouse including order picking and learning to operate associated equipment including forklift
  • Dairy production - gaining experience working with a number of product lines, operating and managing a range of different machinery and working with automated processes
  • Developing knowledge - including Food Safety legislation and Health & Safety

What you will need:

  • Due to our client's location you need to be able to drive
  • Aged 18 or over and have lived in the UK for at least three years

What you will receive in return:

  • The chance to join an internationally renowned company where your input will really make a difference
  • Full-time role, 40 hours per week, with potential shift work
  • £21,000 per annum, with an increase following successful completion of the first year of the Apprenticeship
  • Excellent benefits package including generous holiday allowance

What you need to do next:

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please contact

Thrive are acting as an Employment Business in relationship to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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