Engineering Apprentice
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)