Food Technical Degree Apprentice

Morrisons; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrisons is offering a Food Technology Degree Apprentice position across our UK sites. You will explore technical teams and develop food safety, quality and legality knowledge while working toward a BSc (Hons) in Food Technology Management at Sheffield Hallam University.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, balancing work with university study, including study leave and structured support. Start date 2027-09-01 and a 3-year duration.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 4) is essential.
• GCSE Maths (grade 4) is essential.
• UCAS points (minimum 96) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support at Flowerworld site during peak trading periods.
• Work with production teams to understand operations and impact.
• Collaborate with Technical Systems Manager to learn product specs and write procedures.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

UCAS Points 96

Job description

Join us as a Food Technology Degree Apprentice and work within one of our 17 sites across the UK to make sure we’re staying on top of Food Safety, Food Quality and Legality.

Learn about each of our technical teams, spending time in a variety of roles, to develop your food manufacturing knowledge and leadership skills.

Responsibilities you could take on during the scheme include:

• Providing support at our Flowerworld manufacturing site at peak trading times, such as Valentines or Mother’s Day
• Working closely with production teams to understand how they run and the impact they make
• Working with our Technical Systems Manager to understand product specifications, write procedures and develop existing systems

Training

• As well as learning on-the-job, you’ll also be studying towards a BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Food Technology Management at Sheffield Hallam University
• Balancing work and a degree course will be challenging
• To support your learning, we'll offer study leave to complete university work stress-free

What happens at the end

• To be confirmed by employer

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 4) - essential
• GCSE Maths (grade 4) - essential
• UCAS Points Any (grade 96 Points) - essential

Key details

• Wage: Competitive
• Working week: This role involves early starts, late finishes, night shifts and working weekends and Bank Holidays. It’s hard work for sure. But it’s also very rewarding. Every day is different and we’ll support you every step of the way. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Duration: 3 Years
• Start date: 2027-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-12-01
• Apprenticeship standard: Food industry technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
• Training provider: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

About the employer

We're foodmakers and shopkeepers, making good things happen together! Doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues is what drives us at Morrisons.
As a team of more than 90,000 people, we work in partnership with communities, suppliers and British farmers to provide outstanding shopping experiences and fresh food from field to fork. Our people make Morrisons, which is why we celebrate diversity and encourage each of our colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
Join us on one of our award-winning Degree Apprenticeship Programmes, and you don't have to worry about university fees. You can start your career while studying towards a degree. We're passionate about delivering excellence and meeting your needs, so we're confident you'll find working at Morrisons rewarding. We celebrate individuals and their achievements. That's why we were awarded the In-House Recruitment Award for Early Careers Initiative in 2025.
We've partnered with the University of Bradford to create this unique programme that gives you the chance to work, earn and learn while preparing for a career in management.
What makes Morrisons different is that we're one of the UK's leading food manufacturers as well as a retailer. Through Myton Food Group, our manufacturing division, we produce many of the fresh products our customers enjoy every day, from bakery and produce to meat, fish and prepared foods. This gives our apprentices a unique opportunity to see the entire journey from field to fork and gain hands‑on experience across one of the most integrated food supply chains in the UK.
There are several schemes to choose from, including Corporate, Manufacturing, Retail, Food Technical. All of them are crafted to help you develop by learning on the job, taking responsibility for people and projects, and working towards a fully funded qualification.
We also offer a 2-year Finance Apprenticeship designed to help develop your knowledge and financial skills whilst working towards a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician CIMA qualification.
Throughout the programme you'll enjoy getting paid for doing a real role. We'll also look after you with great perks, lots of career opportunities and the training and support you need to be the best you can be. Because together, we all make Morrisons.