Food Technical Graduate Programme (2025)
Food Technical Graduate Programme (2025)
(Various UK Site Locations)
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey that will kickstart your career in the food industry? Our Food Technical Graduate Scheme offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to thrive and make a real impact in the world of food. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience across key technical areas such as product quality, food safety, product development, and regulatory compliance—ensuring that our products meet the highest standards from farm to fork. If you’re ready to take the first step in a rewarding career and contribute to the future of food production, this is the opportunity for you!
About Cranswick
We are one of the UK’s largest food producers and the country’s leading supplier of pork, supplying products to all of the UK’s major supermarkets. We have a strong track record of growth, profitability, and expansion, with sites across the UK, driven by strategic acquisitions and continuous innovation. Our high-quality products cater to a wide range of customers, from retail to food service and international markets. At Cranswick, we foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and collaboration are key to our success. Joining us means being part of a stable, forward-thinking company that values growth, excellence, and the well-being of our employees
About the Food Technical Graduate Programme
Our Food Technical Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to step into the vital role of safeguarding product safety and quality at one of the UK’s largest food producers. Our Technical team is the gatekeeper of product safety, ensuring that everything we produce meets the highest standards. Throughout this comprehensive two-year programme, you’ll receive in-depth training and rotate through various departments, gaining a full understanding of how we maintain product quality from farm to fork. You'll work closely with industry experts on real-world challenges, ensuring food safety, driving innovation, and interacting with the biggest UK supermarkets to protect customer safety and maintain our reputation for excellence
What are we looking for?
We're seeking dynamic individuals from diverse backgrounds who thrive in the face of challenges, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and relentlessly pursue excellence. While candidates with a Food Science or STEM-related degree are preferred, we welcome applicants from all disciplines who bring a passion for innovation and a desire to make a difference in the food industry. We value adaptability, a willingness to learn new skills and technologies, and the ability to excel both independently and as part of a team. A resilient attitude and proactive approach are essential in our fast-paced environment. If you're ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to an inclusive, forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you
We can offer;
- Starting salary £28,000, with an increase to £28,500 in year 2.
- Comprehensive individual training plan which will give you exposure to all Technical aspects of our business
- Buddy programme ensuring all new graduates are partnered with previous Technical graduate colleagues to support and assist you
- A place on our 2025 Graduate Development Programme which combines networking with graduates from across the business with a greater understanding of becoming a business leader here at Cranswick
- Enrolment into our company pension scheme with enhanced contribution options
- Option to buy up to 5 days of additional holiday
- Access to opt into our company Share Save scheme, with the ability to purchase company shares at a discounted rate
- Discount membership at major high street stores and supermarkets via our company discount portal
- Cycle to work scheme
To apply, please submit a CV and Cover letter to graduate.applications@cranswick.co.uk
Closing Date: 12th January 2025
Step 2: If your application is successful you'll be invited for a virtual interview within a couple of weeks of the application being received. Following this, successful candidates will be invited to attend a Graduate Assessment centre in February 2025
Step 3: Successful candidates will join the business on a Graduate Scheme in September 2025
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