Food Technician (Industrial/Student Placement)

Closing date:

27/08/2026

Reference:

REQ106834

Hours:

37 hours / Fixed-Term

Salary:

26,403 - 27,694

Location:

Llandysul

All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

Food Centre Wales is looking for a Food Technician (Industrial/Student Placement) on a fixed-term contract, as part of our Welsh Government funded program.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team, supporting practical and valuable knowledge transfer activities across all areas of food and drink operations and technical disciplines.

You will be involved in a wide variety of exciting projects and have the chance to take part in personal development opportunities throughout the placement.

The successful candidate will benefit from gaining valuable experience working in a food manufacturing environment, whilst having the relevant knowledge transfer training and mentoring delivered by Food Centre Wales technical staff. You must be able to work independently and within a team, with a basic understanding of production processes and methods.

In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and well-being packages.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Economy and Regeneration

We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council's key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:

Growth and Enterprise:

Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside

Planning Services:

Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.

Property Services:

Supporting the Council's programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.

Location:

Llandysul

Historically, Llandysul was the hub of the Welsh woollen industry where thousands of people were employed in the water driven mills during the industrial revolution.