Avara Foods Science Degree Apprenticeship is ideal for those who want to study towards a degree, and work at the same time.
Successful apprentices will graduate from Lincoln University with a BSc (Hons) Food Science & Technology degree and have the skills and experience for a rewarding career in the Food sector.
Food manufacturing is the largest sector in the UK and it needs new talent to help feed the world’s rapidly expanding population. Avara Foods have advanced manufacturing facilities and really are ‘best in class’. Our passion for growth is clear in the 18,000 hours spent on new product development every year.
Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
Location
You will be based at our site in Caistor, Noth Lincolnshire and released on a 1 week basis per module to study at Lincoln University, starting September 2025. As part of the role you will also perform various roles within the facotry technical team starting as a Quality Auditor.