SAMWORTH BROTHERS LIMITED
Want a paid degree that gets you hands-on in food science? Join Samworth Brothers' 3-year Food Technical Degree Apprenticeship: work on site, study for a BSc (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam, and build skills in food safety, product development and packaging to boost your career.
Join Samworth Brothers as a Food Technical Degree Apprentice and combine paid on-the-job work with block-release degree study. Over a 3-year integrated Level 6 programme you’ll work across technical teams to support food safety, product development, packaging and shelf-life compliance while gaining a BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology from Sheffield Hallam University.
Most of your time will be spent working at one of the employer sites (options include Callington, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Manchester, Worksop and Shoreham-by-Sea) with structured block release to Sheffield Hallam University (4 days at a time, five times a year). Typical duties include implementing HACCP systems, interpreting microbiological results, designing process controls, and leading small technical teams on site.
The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and the apprenticeship lasts three years.
Applicants must have A-levels (Science or Food Technology) at the grades stated and be prepared to relocate between sites as placements require (relocation support is offered). There are 2 positions available. Apply via GOV.UK One Login before the closing date.
BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology
19 Dec 2025
01 Sept 2026
September 2026 start
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