Level 6 Food Industry Technologist Apprenticeship

As an Research, Design & Innovation degree apprentice at the Magnum Ice Cream Company you will follow a structured programme that allows you to put your science education and creativity into practice whether it is in the Experience, Design and Innovation team developing new Magnum or Cornetto ice creams, within the Ingredients and Formulation group designing and utilising new technologies, or as part of the brand team developing new and exciting products.

This will include:

Laboratory based experimental work or product development which can involve new ingredients and processes Production trials in our Advanced Manufacturing facility Opportunity to attend project meetings where you will learn about the processes and procedures required to take a product from prototype to factory trial and on to consumers By the end of the programme, you should have had enough experiences to help you confidently navigate the direction of your career with us post apprenticeship

Training:

Training will take place at Nottinham Trent University's Brakenhurst Campus - Brackenhurst, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0QF.

Study will be structured in 3-4 week-long university-based study blocks with one day per week work/home study.

Training Outcome:

After the apprenticeship, apprentices follow the standard process and apply for an advertised permanent role to become a Product Technologist.

Employer Description:

We are The Magnum Ice Cream Company

As the world's largest ice cream company, The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) leads the industry frozen refreshment industry. We are comprised of 19,000 experts in ice cream, as well as iconic brands, like Magnum, Wall’s, Cornetto and B&J that are enjoyed in 76 countries. 

When Thomas Wall declared “We take pleasure seriously", in 1922, he set a standard that has defined our business ever since. Now, we continue to build on that promise, crafting extraordinary experiences that turn ordinary moments into lasting memories! We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary through innovation and imaginative minds to designing unique and innovative ice cream products that make life taste better.

You will be based on the Colworth Science Park in Bedfordshire, the home of the Global Research, Design & Innovation (RD&I) Centre for TMICC.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday core hours are 08:30-16:45.

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