Food & Drink Manufacturing

The food industry is a diverse and dynamic sector, offering a wide range of career pathways from agronomy and food production through to buying, product development, marketing and commercial sales.

Quality talent for a global production industry

As consumer demand, sustainability requirements and food safety standards continue to evolve, employers require a workforce with a broad mix of technical, commercial and operational skills.

This breadth of opportunity supports industry growth and innovation, while contributing significantly to regional employment and economic output.

Empowering your workforce

Food safety & hygiene

Maintaining the highest standards of food safety (HACCP) and regulatory compliance across your production line.

Process automation

Upskilling operators to manage high-tech manufacturing equipment and automated packaging systems.

Quality assurance

Training in laboratory techniques and sensory analysis to ensure product consistency and safety.

Supply chain logic

Optimising the movement of goods through advanced logistics and inventory management training.

Did you know…

The largest manufacturing industry in the UK is food & drink. Annually, this injects at least £35 billion into the economy!

(Source: Gov Food Statistics)

Employer Testimonial: Hovis

“We set our stall around the training and development of our apprentices and engineers. We train them in engineering while they help us maintain the factory and assist with breakdowns – they pretty much keep the factory running. We take apprentices from fresh faced in Year 1 all the way through to completing their apprenticeship, placing them into shifts and full employment.”

Spokesperson | Hovis

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Energy Skills Centre

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