Working in the Food and Drink Industry

Key messages about working in the food and drink industry in Scotland: A practical guide

There are many exciting reasons to work in food and drink. For a start, there’s a huge choice of career paths.

There are opportunities to work locally and across the globe. There are jobs available straight from school, college or uni, or openings for those who want a career change. Careers include working outdoors, being part of  a team or building a business empire.

Working in food and drink means being part of something great! That’s because when it comes to food and drink, Scotland cooks up a feast. Food and drink is one of Scotland’s best-performing sectors and we export our whisky, seafood, meat, baking and other produce to over 105 countries. We’re also doing world-class work around food and drink ideas and innovation, and new trends, how we manage the environment, health and wellbeing, and convenience.

We need people who promote careers to understand the great careers and opportunities on offer in our sector.

We have developed these resources to help career influencers understand the size and scale of the agri-food industry, the careers available, and the skills required. These materials will support you to promote the industry positively and consistently to potential recruits.

With thanks to:

• The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership
• Skills Development Scotland
• Lantra Scotland
• The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink
• The Scottish Government