About Cranswick Country Foods:
Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential; we achieve our ambitious growth plans.
If you are looking for a chance to become a fully-trained Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our company and start on the path to a successful and rewarding Engineering career.
Job requirements of Engineering Apprentice:
This is a 3-4 year programme (based on progression) which includes 40 hours per week with one day release a week for college attendance to complete a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship.
Day to day tasks will include:
· Rapid response to machinery breakdown
· Monitoring the performance of key service and plant equipment
· Planned maintenance on service and plant equipment
· Fault diagnostics of all key equipment
What you will need:
· A logical mind with attention to detail mind for effective problem solving
· The ability to think fast and thrive under pressure
· Reliable and committed to completing a 3-4 year apprenticeship
· 5 GCSEs grade 9-5 (A to C); including Maths, English or functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English
Pay and benefits:
· Salary: £13.50 per hour, increasing throughout the apprenticeship.
· Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Standard qualification on completion of the apprenticeship, with opportunities for further training progression
· Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
· Discounted local gym membership
· Death in service insurance
· Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
· Additional holiday with length of service
Interested?
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for to [email protected]
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Closing date: 30th March 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward)
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please write a short cover letter explaining why you wish to train as an Engineer. Please also include; your transport arrangements, your GCSE results (or predicted) and any other qualifications you hold.
Work Location: In person
