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Apprenticeship

Food and drink advanced engineer (integrated degree)

Level
6
Degree level
Length
5 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Deliver efficient, effective and high performance food and drink production processes and systems.

What you'd do

Lead complex engineering projects from design to commissioning
Apply advanced process engineering to improve production
Drive automation and technology improvements in manufacturing
Manage capital expenditure projects and engineering budgets
Ensure compliance with food safety and technical standards
Lead engineering teams and develop technical talent
Identify and implement sustainability and energy initiatives

What you'd learn

Advanced food and drink process engineering and design
Automation, control systems, and Industry 4.0 applications
Sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental management
Project management and engineering project delivery
Quality management systems and technical compliance
Financial and commercial aspects of engineering decisions
Leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement
Ready to look for a place?
See live Food and drink advanced engineer (integrated degree) apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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