Technical Operator
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Technical Operator
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group is seeking a Level 3 Dairy Manufacturing Apprentice to become a Technical Operator. The role involves operating machinery, fault diagnosis, asset care, and maintaining food safety standards. The apprenticeship includes training in various areas like logistics and dairy production, with a full-time schedule and a salary of £21,000 per annum.
Job Details
Location: North Tawton
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £21000 per annum
Sector: Manufacturing and Production
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Contact: James Akers
Contact Email: [contact hidden]
Application Expiry Date: 14/05/2026
Job Reference: TECHOP1_1776331589
Full Job Description
[Employer hidden] Group - Shepton Mallet are delighted to be supporting our client are actively looking to recruit for Level 3 - Dairy Manufacturing Apprenticeship - Technical Operator leading towards a permanent position as Technical officer upon successful completion. Next Assessment 27.04.2026 - Start September 2026 - Based in Devon.
What you will be doing:
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.
What you can expect:
Throughout the two-year programme, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the clients end-to-end manufacturing processes, helping to produce well-known dairy products that meet quality, safety and efficiency standards, all while following clearly defined procedures.
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 may be required, including nights and weekends.
- Logistics - hands‑on experience in cold‑store and warehouse operations, including order picking, inventory tasks, vehicle loading/unloading, and learning to operate box-packing, palletiser and forklift equipment.
- Liquid processing - supporting operation, monitoring, and cleaning processing equipment such as separators, pasteurisers, various valve types as well as associated pump operations./ operating machinery, understanding health and safety, food safety, maintaining hygiene standard, handovers,
- Dairy production - supporting with operating, monitoring and cleaning mozzarella processing equipment, ensuring rigorous food quality and safety standards are met.
- Develop knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, health & safety and risk assessments
- Support start-ups, shutdowns and product changeovers
What you will need:
- Due to the 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:
- Hours Full-time role, 40 hours per week, with potential shift working as per business needs.
- Pay £21,000 per annum, with an increase following successful completion of the first year of the apprenticeship.
What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered.
Please contact the team at [Employer hidden] Shepton on [contact hidden]
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