Level 6 Food Industry Technologist Apprenticeship

  • Company: MAGNUM ICC UK LTD
  • Location: Sharnbrook Bedfordshire, MK44 1LQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £27,200.00 per year
  • Sector: Health and science
  • Ref: NAS-2000019886
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday core hours are 08:30-16:45.

Brief Description

Life tastes better with ice cream and that begins in Research, Design & Innovation. If you have a passion for food and science and want to be part of a global organisation that can take you in any direction, then this is for you. Discover what consumers want and help develop the technology to make our innovations come to life. 

Training to be Provided

Training will take place at Nottinham Trent University's Brakenhurst Campus - Brackenhurst, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0QF.


Study will be structured in 3-4 week-long university-based study blocks with one day per week work/home study.

Future Prospects

After the apprenticeship, apprentices follow the standard process and apply for an advertised permanent role to become a Product Technologist.

Vacancy Detail

As an Research, Design & Innovation degree apprentice at the Magnum Ice Cream Company you will follow a structured programme that allows you to put your science education and creativity into practice whether it is in the Experience, Design and Innovation team developing new Magnum or Cornetto ice creams, within the Ingredients and Formulation group designing and utilising new technologies, or as part of the brand team developing new and exciting products.


This will include:



  • Laboratory based experimental work or product development which can involve new ingredients and processes

  • Production trials in our Advanced Manufacturing facility

  • Opportunity to attend project meetings where you will learn about the processes and procedures required to take a product from prototype to factory trial and on to consumers

  • By the end of the programme, you should have had enough experiences to help you confidently navigate the direction of your career with us post apprenticeship

Other Information

Proof of right to work in the UK.

Ready to start your adventure?