Dairy education

EDEN

EDEN (European Dairy Education Network) is a groundbreaking dairy education initiative driven by the UK dairy industry. It aims to provide an Advanced Apprenticeship for Engineers and a Foundation Degree qualification for Dairy Technologists, with the goal of creating our next generation of world-class professionals for the dairy industry.

Every year, Arla recruits a cohort of Trainee Dairy Engineers and Trainee Dairy Technologists across its UK sites.

Both programmes allow students to earn while they learn, with no student loans to repay, and the opportunity to gain invaluable skills in the dairy industry.

What will make you successful?

Eligibility: You must be 18+ to apply due to the hands-on nature of the role
Qualifications: You must have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade 9-4 (A*-C), including Maths and English (or the Scottish equivalent)
Passion for learning: Embrace the opportunity to learn both on the job and in the classroom.

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Trainee Dairy Technology programme

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

Upon completion of the programme, students will graduate with a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology from Reaseheath College, in partnership with the University of Chester. Students will also gain a Level 3 award in Health & safety, Food Safety, and HACCP.

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Trainee Dairy Engineering programme

In your four years as an EDEN Apprentice Engineer, you will gain hands- on experience at one of our manufacturing sites. You will be part of a team of engineers, working with cutting-edge technology to keep Arla at the forefront of the manufacturing industry.

At the end of the four years, you will graduate with an OAL Level 3 in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance, a Level 3 Health and Safety Award, and your 18th Edition Regulations Certificate.

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