Chocolate Research & Development, Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2026

During your time you will:

Build expertise in a wide range of equipment and technologies, utilising programs such as CAD and supporting our drive for modelling and simulation. Support the implementation of breakthrough technologies, commissioning new equipment, supporting factory acceptance testing and process validation, solving real world engineering challenges. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the Pilot Plant and R&D. Build project management skills though on the job learning and block release to university. 

Apprenticeship:

The Apprentice role is a 4-5 Year training position and will require balancing work with learning. Your day to day work and training will be supported by studying towards a Bachelors Engineering Degree with Aston University. This will be delivered as a mixture of block release and distance learning.

Year 1 & 2- Pilot Plant

You will initially be based within the Pilot Plant & Facilities Team as part of the Global Process Technology and Productivity team. Training in cocoa, chocolate making and depositing technologies. Work in advance of trials with product/process developers to assist in trial planning. Support sourcing, installation, commissioning and training for new equipment. Build technical knowledge and equipment expertise executing trials with product/process developers.

Year 3 & 4- Projects

Support category growth and CAPEX projects. Build project management experience. In year 4 you will take on a placement role where you will have full responsibility for delivery of your own project, including scoping, trial planning, execution, and reporting.

Training:

Your day to day work and training will be supported by studying towards a Bachelors Engineering Degree with Aston University.  This will be delivered as a mixture of block release and distance learning.

Training Outcome:

Towards the end of your apprenticeship the business will support you to apply for any suitable vacant roles in order to progress your career within Mondelez International. 

Employer Description:

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavour.

These days, some of the best and brightest people in the country are choosing to join the world of work instead of going to university.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative