Arla Foods Dairy Technologist Apprenticeship - Lockerbie Dairy

Arla Foods; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arla Foods as an Apprentice Dairy Technologist in Lockerbie. Over a 2-year program, you will gain hands-on experience in dairy manufacturing while earning a Level 5 Foundation Degree. Enjoy benefits like 26 days holiday, pension contributions, and training opportunities, all while earning as you learn.

Benefits

26 days holiday & Bank Holidays

Pension contribution matched up to 6%

4 x annual salary life assurance

Discounts in our Staff Shop

Training and development opportunities

Flexible benefits via reward gateway scheme

Accommodation, expenses, food, and travel during study blocks

Christmas cheese hamper!

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ by 18th August 2025.
• Eager to learn both on the job and in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in Production and enhance quality in the Lab.
• Optimize technology in Process and ensure safety in Health & Safety.
• Develop a commercial mindset and understand customer relationships.

Skills

Passion for learning

Education

5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C), including Maths and English

Job description

EDEN Dairy Technologist Apprenticeship

Arla Foods, Lockerbie Dairy & Creamery

DG11 1LW

2-year programme, commencing 18th August 2025

Embark on a journey to become an expert in dairy and food manufacturing as an Apprentice Dairy Technologist. Over two years, you will master the art of producing high-quality, tasty products for some of the nation’s favourite retailers within the food manufacturing industry.

Upon completing the programme, you will graduate with a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology from Reaseheath College, in partnership with The University of Chester. Your course will combine practical experience with classroom learning. You will also earn a Level 3 award in Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP, gaining experience across core elements of food manufacturing.

The best part? You will earn as you learn! Your salary will increase each year as you progress.

What do we offer?

• 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays
• Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• Discounts in our Staff Shop
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible benefits via reward gateway scheme
• Accommodation, expenses, food, and travel are provided during your study blocks at Reaseheath College.
• Christmas cheese hamper!

How will you make an impact?

At Arla Foods, our commitment to manufacturing excellence rewards our farmer-owners and meets customer needs.

• As an Apprentice Dairy Technologist, you’ll learn to work efficiently in Production, enhance quality in the Lab, optimize technology in Process, innovate in Engineering, and ensure safety in Health & Safety. You will develop a commercial mindset and understand customer relationships.
• You’ll contribute to our growth, embodying our values. After your apprenticeship, you can choose your preferred rotation and plan your future with the team that suits you best. The possibilities at Arla Foods are endless.

What will make you successful?

• Eligibility: You must be 18+ by 18th August 2025 due to the hands-on nature of the role.
• Qualifications: You need at least 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C), including Maths and English (or Scottish equivalents).
• Passion for learning: Be eager to learn both on the job and in the classroom.

Note: Please clearly detail your qualifications in your application and include scanned copies of your certificates. Predicted grades are accepted.

About Arla Foods & Lockerbie Dairy

• We are a farmer-owned cooperative committed to fair milk prices for farmers.
• We produce Lurpak, a globally iconic butter brand.
• As a Danish company, we operate across the UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East, North and South America.
• Since 2005, Arla Lockerbie has received around £100 million investment, including recent £34m CAPEX for new technology and facilities, including onsite gym, canteen, and wellbeing rooms.
• Our site processes milk from 75,000 cows daily.
• Opened by HRH Queen Elizabeth in 1975, our Lockerbie site is a key part of our operations.

Interested in joining us?

If so, apply directly or contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [e-mail].

Recruitment process:

1. Initial shortlist based on CV and motivation. Show your personality and drive.
2. Online HireVue video interview.
3. Final interview and site tour at Lockerbie Dairy & Creamery with our team.