Degree level
Food Manufacturing Operations Degree Apprenticeship
CRANSWICK PLC · Kingston Upon Hull
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- Pay
- £16,640 to £26,437 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 42 months
- Starts
- 1 Oct 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Apr 2027
- Openings
- 10 positions
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
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What you would do
Earn while you learn with Cranswick and the University of Lincoln. Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing, learning how products are made, teams are led and operations are managed. You'll work towards a Level 6 Manufacturing Manager Degree Apprenticeship, developing the skills and knowledge needed to become a future leader.
Day to day
As an Operations Degree Apprentice, you'll learn how a food manufacturing business works from the inside. You'll gain hands-on experience across production, quality, planning and leadership, helping teams make sure products are produced safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
You'll work alongside experienced managers, develop problem-solving skills, support improvement projects and learn how to lead people and processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Over time, you'll build the knowledge and experience needed to become a future Operations leader.
What you would study
Manufacturing manager (integrated degree) (level 6)
Training will combine practical experience at your Cranswick site with study towards the Level 6 Food Manufacturing Management Degree Apprenticeship delivered by the University of Lincoln.
Apprentices will attend regular university learning sessions and complete workplace-based projects throughout the programme.
Alongside university study, you'll take part in structured internal training covering food manufacturing, health and safety, quality, leadership, continuous improvement, operational excellence and people management.
You'll also have opportunities to network with apprentices across the business, attend knowledge-sharing sessions and learn from experienced managers and leaders.
Training will take place throughout the programme, with dedicated off-the-job learning time.
Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Working week
4 on 4 off shift pattern, typically 6:00am to 6:00pm, with structured breaks throughout the day. Dedicated time for university study, training and development is included as part of the apprenticeship programme.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade 4 + (essential)
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 + (essential)
- A Level Any at grade C+ (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
After the apprenticeship
Successful apprentices will typically progress into supervisory and management roles within Operations. Depending on performance and business opportunities, potential career paths include:
- Production Supervisor
- Shift Manager
- Operations Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Site Leadership roles
During the programme, you'll gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to lead teams, manage production processes, drive continuous improvement and support business performance within one of the UK's leading food manufacturers.
Many of our future leaders begin their careers through apprenticeships, making this an excellent pathway into a long-term management career with Cranswick.
Where
Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber (HU7).
About CRANSWICK PLC
Cranswick is one of the UK's biggest food manufacturers, producing products sold in major supermarkets and enjoyed by millions of people every day. With sites across the UK, we offer exciting career opportunities, hands-on experience, great development programmes and the chance to earn while you learn with a business that's invested in your future.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary above the National Minimum Wage, you'll benefit from a company pension scheme, Share Save Scheme, employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, funded university tuition, structured development, mentoring support and excellent long-term career opportunities across the Cranswick Group.
Reference 2000051163.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £16,640 to £26,437 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 42 months
- Starts
- 1 Oct 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Apr 2027
- Openings
- 10 positions
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.