Meet Grace, 23, from Lincoln, and find out how her interest in food manufacturing led to her job as a waste warrior, otherwise known as a food manufacturing inspector, for McVities. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.
The main thing I love about my job is getting to spend time in our factories.
- Grace works in a biscuit factory and it's her job to make sure the company wastes as little of their biscuits as possible
- She studied Mechanical Engineering at university which has helped her understand the process of how biscuits are made
- Grace found she was one of a few girls on her course and this has motivated her to prove what women can achieve.
What to expect if you want to be a food manufacturing inspector
- Food manufacturing inspector average salary: £20,000 to £35,000 per year
- Food manufacturing inspector typical working hours: 40 to 42 hours per week
What qualifications do you need to be a food manufacturing inspector?
You could get into this role via a college course (such as a Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Operations, or a T-level in Science), an apprenticeship or working towards the role.
Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service, GOV.UK
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