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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Food and drink process operator

Supporting food and drink manufacturing operations.

Typical duration

1 year

Training funded

up to £5,000

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST0199

Where this apprenticeship leads

Food Process Bakery WorkersAI exposure 6% · Low

£18,000 - £22,000

£24,000 - £30,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

A Food and Drink Process Operator apprenticeship trains you to operate machinery and processes in a food or drink manufacturing facility, ensuring products are made safely, hygienically, and to the correct specification. You will develop skills in quality checking, process control, and good manufacturing practice. This standard leads to senior operator, team leader, or technical roles in food and drink production.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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