At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a three-year apprenticeship in IT, learning programming and hands-on tech skills.
- Company: Cranswick, a leading British food producer, values its people and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy employee discounts, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that creates authentic British food while developing your tech skills.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, with GCSEs in Maths and English, and Level 3 qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Cranswick is one of the largest food producers in Britain and has stayed true to our simple ethos - to create authentically made British food, without compromise. People are at the heart of the business - from the farm to the factory to the retail shelf, our people deliver exceptional food experiences. We were founded on expertise, but we are also entrepreneurs, seeking out opportunities, encouraged by our culture that allows great commercial ideas to flourish. If you have the desire and ambition to work with a business that recognises its employees as the heart of their company, then Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) could be the place for you. We are looking for innovative, motivated and dedicated candidates to join our team to achieve our ambitious growth plans.
The Role: Successful applicants will commence a three-year apprenticeship programme in September 2026 in conjunction with the local college. Your week will be spent attending college for day release and on-the-job training. Across three years, you will undertake modules in programming, using databases, web and mobile app development, and much more at college. When onsite, you will have the opportunity for hands-on experience of building computers, tablets, phones for end users, terminals for the factory floor, and installing job-specific software. Supporting the infrastructure team to maintain servers, network switches, phone system and the CCTV system.
Essential Criteria:
- Be at least 18 years on or before 1 July in the year you start your course
- Maths and English GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent, plus Level 3 qualifications that are equivalent to 56 UCAS points or above
- Be willing to work towards a Foundation degree in Computing, validated by the Ulster University.
- Highly motivated and have the ability to perform in a highly challenging, expanding and pressurised environment
- Excellent communication skills in English both written and oral
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Hours of work: 40 hours Monday to Friday, (hours to be confirmed). Please note flexibility may be required to suit operational requirements.
In return, some of the benefits on offer are:
- A great future with people at the heart of the business.
- Excellent working conditions
- Sharesave scheme
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
- Staff Sales
- Opportunities for progression
To apply, please click the APPLY button below or email your CV. Please state where possible how you meet the essential criteria on your CV. Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) are an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits: employee discounts, staff sales, car parking.
IT Apprentice TLNT1_NI in Ballymena employer: Cranswick
Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people, offering a supportive and innovative work culture where employees are recognised as the heart of the business. With a commitment to employee growth through a comprehensive apprenticeship programme, excellent working conditions, and benefits such as a Sharesave scheme and enhanced pension options, this is a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the production of authentically made British food.
