At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a fast-paced apprenticeship in Food Manufacturing with hands-on training and mentorship.
- Company: Northern Ireland's largest food industry leader offering exciting career paths.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, pension, life assurance, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Rotational programme for diverse experience across all manufacturing sites.
- Why this job: Fast-track your career to management while gaining in-depth knowledge of the dairy industry.
- Qualifications: 3 A Levels Grades A-C or equivalent required; ambition and flexibility are key.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 27500 £ per year.
Not sure University is right for you? How about a career in Northern Ireland's largest industry? We have unique new opportunities for candidates with an appetite to work in the fast-paced environment of Food Manufacturing.
Our Higher-Level Apprenticeship programme provides a defined career pathway to fast-track management positions within our production sites. The 3-year training programme will provide you with:
- Industry expert training
- Mentor support on site
- Site & Departmental Rotation
- A Higher-Level Apprenticeship equivalent to a Foundation Degree in Food Manufacture
- Guaranteed role post qualification
On completion of the Higher-Level Apprentice programme there also is the opportunity to complete a Degree in Food and Drink Manufacture.
We are looking for candidates who are ambitious and who will take a proactive and positive approach to work, and who can demonstrate reliability and willingness to work flexible work patterns. The successful candidates will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This is a rotational higher level apprenticeship programme, meaning successful candidates will rotate across all of our manufacturing sites approximately every 6 months, allowing for an in-depth knowledge of the dairy industry to be gained.
Applicants must have obtained or be expecting to achieve by August 2026 at least 3 A Levels Grades A-C or equivalent.
These roles offer:
- An attractive salary package.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Excellent opportunities for personal development and further career advancement.
To learn more about the company and to apply online click the apply button below! Applications must be received by 5.00pm on 25th June 2026.
Higher Level Apprenticeship - Food & Drink Manufacturing in Cookstown employer: Dale Farm Ltd
Join Northern Ireland's largest industry with our Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Food & Drink Manufacturing, where you'll benefit from expert training, mentor support, and a structured career pathway to management roles. Our dynamic work culture fosters personal development and offers guaranteed employment post-qualification, along with opportunities for further education in the field. Experience a unique rotational programme that enhances your knowledge across various manufacturing sites, all while enjoying an attractive salary package and comprehensive benefits.
