At a Glance
- Tasks: Dive into food production, manage specifications, and support product launches.
- Company: Join Cranswick, a leading UK food producer with a commitment to quality.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a degree apprenticeship and gain valuable industry experience.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in the food industry and make a real impact on innovation.
- Qualifications: 96 UCAS points required; passion for food science is essential.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Kickstart an exciting career in the food industry with our Food Technical Degree Apprenticeship! Our manufacturing sites are looking for motivated individuals with a keen interest in food science to join our technical team as a Level 6 Degree Apprentice.
About the Employer
Cranswick is a multi-site, leading UK food producer with a revenue of over £2.3 billion. Supplying high-quality food to major UK supermarkets, the food service sector, and customers worldwide, we are known for our commitment to quality and innovation. We believe in fostering new talent and supporting education to continually push boundaries in the food industry.
What You’ll Do
As a degree apprentice, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to work alongside our experienced technical team and dive into the world of food production and innovation. Key tasks include:
- Own Specifications: Review and maintenance of product specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customer and legal requirements
- Support Product Launches: Check launch packs from NPD teams and ensure all technical details are correct
- Manage Complaints: Investigate and trend internal and external complaints, reporting insights to the business
- Approve Artwork: Be the first point of contact for technical approval of product labels
- Monitor Quality: Maintain supplier risk assessments and nutritional information databases
- Compile Reports: Prepare KPI reports and customer-specific documentation
- Drive Compliance: Support audits and ensure adherence to food safety, health & safety, and ethical standards
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative initiative
Qualifications
Essential – 96 UCAS points – any – predicted
Course Information
Course: Food industry technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Level: 6
Route: Health and science
Apprenticeship Level: Degree
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Core hours Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00, may be required to support outside of these hours which will be discussed as required.
Expected Duration: 4 Years
Training Provider: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Food Technical Degree Apprenticeship in Bury St Edmunds employer: CONTINENTAL FINE FOODS LIMITED
Cranswick is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, particularly through its Food Technical Degree Apprenticeship programme. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation in the food industry, apprentices will benefit from hands-on experience alongside seasoned professionals, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for career advancement within a leading UK food producer. Located across multiple sites, Cranswick offers a dynamic environment where new talent can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects in food science.
Contact Details:
CONTINENTAL FINE FOODS LIMITED Recruitment Team
