Apprentice Butcher
To start July / September 2025
Monday to Friday: 06:00-14:30 (16yrs-17yrs) / 06:00-14:30 + overtime until production finished (18yrs+)
Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. Now with 22 sites nationwide, Cranswick are dedicated to growing and developing our team.
We are on the look out for butchery apprentices to become an integral part of our butchery team. Becoming a butchery apprentice will offer you the opportunity to learn the skills of a specialised pork butcher, all whilst earning a full-time wage significantly above the national minimum for an apprentice, and work towards obtaining a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Butchery.
You Will Learn:
- Knife skills and the craft of butchery
- Health and Safety / Food Safety knowledge
- Life skills
- Leadership skills
- Functional skills - English and Maths (if applicable)
You Will Receive:
- NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeship Diploma in Butchery
- Support and training to enable your career progression throughout your apprenticeship and beyond
- A guaranteed job, depending on performance, upon successful completion of your 18-month apprenticeship
What We Look For:
- Hands-on focussed candidates looking for a fast-paced environment to work in
- Willing to learn new things and take feedback on board
- Commitment to complete full apprenticeship
- Timekeeping and punctuality - must have transport (support) in place to get to site
- GCSE Level 4 English and Maths (preferable but not essential)
Benefits Include:
- £10.24 per hour, basic pay rate (£12.80p/h overtime)
- £40 weekly attendance bonus for full week's attendance
- Share save scheme and employee benefits app
- 28 days annual leave entitlement
- Commitment to ongoing progression and development
- Cycle to work scheme
- Job stability at a growing and expanding company
Please submit your CV & Cover Letter to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 30th June 2025
Please note that if suitable candidates are found, this closing date may be brought forward.