Food Apprentice

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
North Tawton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£24,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food & Drink Apprenticeship Training Technical Skills Quality Control NPD Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Food Apprentice

Location: North Tawton

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £21000 - £24000 per annum

Sector: FMCG

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Contact: Ollie Tucker

Contact Email: [contact hidden]

Job Start Date: 6th August

Application Expiry Date: 12/05/2026

Full Job Description

Location: North Tawton (own transport required) Start Date: October 2025 (onboarding begins September 2026) Salary: £21,000 (Year 1) | £24,000 (Year 2) Age Requirement: 18+

Are you ready to launch a career in the Food & Drink industry with a globally respected employer?

We're recruiting multiple apprentices on behalf of our client for an exciting Level 3 Food & Drink Technologist Apprenticeship - a two-year journey that leads to a guaranteed full-time role on completion where you could be earning £30,000+

What's in it for you? ✅ £21,000 salary in Year 1, increasing to £24,000 in Year 2 ✅ Full apprenticeship training and nationally recognised qualification ✅ Early onboarding support starting in August 2025 ✅ Long-term career opportunity in a growing, future-focused business ✅ Learn hands-on in a real working environment

Location This role is based in a rural part of Devon, so own transport is essential.

What You'll Achieve By the end of the programme, you'll be a Level 3 qualified Food & Drink Technologist, capable of working across technical, quality, NPD (new product development), and compliance functions within the food manufacturing industry.

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain real-world experience and build a lasting career - not just a job. If you're over 18, ready to learn, and excited to make your mark in food & drink, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

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