Apprentice – Dairy Technologist

Closing Date for Applications: 31 July 2025
Standard / Level: Level 5
Location: 85 ADLINGTON ROAD, WILMSLOW, SK9 2BT
Working for: COUNTY MILK PRODUCTS LTD
Starting Salary: To be discussed at interview stage

CMP is a family business of 30+ years and has multiple sites and multiple specialties within the dairy sector. We are both traders and manufacturers. We cover liquid dairy ingredients, powders, dairy fats and sports nutrition.

County Milk Products (CMP) is seeking an ambitious apprentice who will learn, develop and ultimately influence/add value back to our business. CMP is a family business of 30+ years and has multiple sites and multiple specialties within the dairy sector.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • The production of multiple dairy products, primarily dairy fats and powders
  • Supporting indirect functions to ensure our performance is at the appropriate level, i.e. technical, supply chain
  • Support the site production teams with ad hoc requests
  • Engage with central office functions and participate in specific projects
  • Use knowledge gained in the apprenticeship to improve our performance

Your training plan

  • Upon completion of 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 hands-on practical experience with classroom-based learning at Reaseheath College on block release
  • You will also gain a Level 3 award in Health & safety, Food Safety, and HACCP, along with gaining a breadth of experience across all core elements of food manufacturing

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship the candidate will have the opportunity to grow in our organisation. This is dependent on the candidate themselves. Within our factories, there is essentially a 3 stage career path for them: junior manager / skilled worker -> department manager -> site manager.

If the candidate pursues a career in our office function, the future prospects would cover all aspects of the business, commercial and financial included (if desired).

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