Dairy technologist (Bayernland eG)

Dairy technologists handle and process milk in dairies and cheese dairies. They specialise in supervising and monitoring the work steps from receiving the raw milk to shipping the finished products. The field of work includes various processing techniques such as heating, cooling, mixing, separating, drying and packaging. They ensure a smooth production process, take product samples, document results and carry out sensory tests. They have knowledge of economic efficiency, work organisation, hygiene, environmental protection and health and safety.

The apprenticeship lasts 3 years. Depending on previous education and performance, the duration of training can be shortened.

The main areas of training are:

- Production processes and recipes for dairy products such as yoghurt, butter and cheese
- Checking the quantity and quality of the raw milk supplied
- Heating and cleaning the milk by centrifuging, homogenising, etc.
- Cooling and storing the milk (products)
- Operating, monitoring and cleaning production and filling systems
- Ongoing quality control of the milk (products), documenting the results
- Assessing laboratory results, complying with hygiene regulations

We expect applicants to have the following skills

- At least a good qualifying secondary school leaving certificate
- Technical understanding
- Strong awareness of hygiene
- Diligence and reliability
- Ability to work in a team

We offer varied training by experienced trainers with good prospects for your professional career as well as your own work clothes including a cleaning service.

We also offer a cleaning service. Cleaning service.

Prospects and further training: Master dairyman, dairy technician, industrial foreman specialising in food, university studies.

Start of training: 01.09.2026
Vocational school: in Kempten (block school lessons)

Apprenticeship pay (from November 2024):

1st year of training €1,369.00
2nd year of training €1,508.00. Training year €1,508.00
3rd training year €1,675.00

We look forward to receiving your application!

Bayernland eG
Mrs Margarita Geitner
Hans-Thoma-Str. 28-30
92224 Amberg
Tel: 09621 704210
karriere-r@bayernland.de

www.bayernland.de