If you are new to the agri-food industry, this comprehensive scheme offers a diverse taster of the different departments and roles available within our business. The scheme has been specifically designed for graduates who are passionate about working within the food industry but are yet to decide on their specific career path.

During your two-year journey, we will provide you with diverse experiences and all the flexibility you need to find your chosen field.

The scheme boasts it’s ability to provide graduates with the following:

Exposure to the wider Cranswick plc Group

Changing roles and responsibilities

Challenges to real life business scenarios

A robust support system in place from peers to senior leaders

What does the scheme look like?

During your two-year journey, we will provide you with diverse experiences and all the flexibility you need to find your chosen field, before embarking on your career with Cranswick.

Following an initial six week company induction with the wider graduate cohort, you will be provided with a comprehensive training plan across functions such as livestock procurement, manufacturing and operations, sales and marketing, finance and accounting, HR, new product development and technical. Within each department you will work as part of the wider team to solve challenges, work on live business projects and experience what it’s like to work within that specific department, prior to making an informed decision on which department you would like to gain further knowledge in to consider your career.

Alongside your time in these departments, you will be supported through a network of mentors and peers to aid your personal and professional development throughout the early stages of your career.

Year 1 – Graduate is based at one of our sites

Department Timescale

Graduate Induction, which includes:

•Site tours of all our 20 manufacturing facilities

•Time spent on our farms with our agri team

•Butchery academy at one of our abattoirs

6 weeks

Production and Operations

10 weeks

Technical

10 weeks

NPD and Process

10 weeks

Sales and Marketing

10 weeks

Health and Safety/ HR and Environment

6 weeks

Year 2 - There is an opportunity to move sites

6 month extended rotation in a department of your choice

6 months

6 month extended rotation in a department of your choice

6 months

What are we looking for?

We are looking for passionate and driven individuals, striving to achieve and looking to progress within the food industry. We do not stipulate a particular degree discipline, as we are looking for graduates with an array of skills and abilities.

The ability to work as an individual and within a team is a must, alongside a can-do positive approach at all times.

Benefits and package details

GEORGINA - PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER

Georgina joined the business in 2017 as a Marketing Graduate and is now a Production Shift Manager.

"The Cranswick Graduate programme was an amazing opportunity to spend time learning how a large food manufacturing business operates. I was then able to work out which department best suited my skill set. As a Marketing Graduate, I never thought I would pursue a career within Production for a food business, but now I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else.

Since joining the company I’ve been given the opportunity to challenge and push myself and I've had the chance to learn from some of the most experienced professionals in the industry. I have a career which I am genuinely passionate about, which I will always be extremely grateful for."