HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY - LEPRINO FOODS (4 YEARS STARTING SEPT 2026) An exciting opportunity to earn while you learn and on successful completion of four years of training you will be awarded a Level 6 BSc (Hons) Degree in Food and Drink Manufacture, validated by Ulster University. LEPRINO FOODS LTD As Europe's largest mozzarella cheese manufacturer we use innovative technology and processes to produce the best quality cheese for some of the world's largest food companies. We've earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions in mozzarella cheese manufacturing for our customers, no matter who they are, where they operate or what challenges they face. That's what makes us such a successful and highly regarded mozzarella cheese producer. Our success as a manufacturer of mozzarella cheese is thanks to the excellent people who work for us. As one of the world's leading mozzarella cheese suppliers, we're always on the lookout to add genuinely exceptional talent to our team. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN This is an excellent opportunity to work across various departments within a busy dairy business including Technical Services, Quality, Production, Continuous Improvement and Engineering. Gaining experience in different departments to support the learning on each of the course modules, this pathway offers an excellent learning experience for this successful applicant. COURSE CONTENT For more detail on the modules covered across the 4 years please see this link - OUR EXPECTATION Meet the requirements to enroll in the Food & Drink Academy at CAFRE Loughry College Be committed to completing the 4 year course Be an active learner with a genuine interest in food manufacturing Be a self- motivated and ambitious individual who has determination and drive to succeed An effective communicator who has excellent interpersonal skills A great team player who is keen to contribute to the success of the team. Able to prioritize multiple activities and to complete them to the expected level of detail and accuracy Comfortable using Microsoft Office packages DETAIL Based at our Magheralin site in Co. Armagh Working hours are dependent on year of study and day release from the college Ability to work for Leprino Foods Ltd outside the requirements of the academic calendar (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm) Rotating across all relevant departments depending on your current modules at the college e.g. Production, Quality, Technical Services etc. to supplement your learning and gain practical experience on food production On the job learning with a dedicated mentor within the business. WHY APPLY? Starting salary £22,000 for 40 hours week Earn while you learn on a Study first basis Cross-functional learning in a leading manufacturer of mozzarella cheese Achieve a Level 6 (Hons) Degree with no student debt At the point of graduation you will already have 4years practical experience in the workplace A pathway to a future in Food Manufacturing management roles. If you would like to work for a proactive and forward-thinking Company and you feel you have the skills needed to undertake this HLA course, you should apply online via the CAFRE website and select Leprino as a chosen employer for the Food and Drink Academy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer