Engineering Apprentice
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | IP23 8BW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cranswick Country Foods |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Description:
Ready to kick-start your engineering career? Join Cranswick Country Foods Poultry at our state-of-the-art processing facility in Eye. We’re on the lookout for ambitious individuals eager to learn, grow, and help drive our continued success.
About the Role:
We’re offering a 4 year Engineering Apprenticeship with hands-on training and a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification, through West Suffolk College. You’ll work 40 hours per week, including one day of college release.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns
Monitor and maintain plant and key service equipment
Conduct planned maintenance tasks
Diagnose faults and troubleshoot equipment issues
What We’re Looking For:
A logical, detail-oriented mindset for solving problems
Ability to stay calm and think on your feet under pressure
Reliability and commitment to completing the apprenticeship
5 GCSEs (grades 9-5/A-C), including Maths and English, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalents
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive pay: £13.50 per hour, with regular increases throughout the programme
Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician certification: Progression opportunities
Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment to secure your future plus optional enhanced contribution.
‘Feed Your Wellbeing’ Hub: Discounts on retail, dining, and entertainment.
Wellness Perks: Access to local gym discounts and wellbeing support.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Save on your commute.
Death in Service Insurance: Providing peace of mind.
Free Parking & Canteen Facilities: Making your workday easier.
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay: Employees with 2-year service.
Buying additional holiday: Improving work-life balance.
Sharesave: Enabling you to financially share in our success.
Interested? Apply Today!
Send your CV and covering letter to: Cranswickpoultryrecruitment@cranswick.co.uk
Closing Date: 30th June 2026 (We may close applications early if we receive significant interest, so apply soon!) If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.
Stay up-to-date with future Cranswick vacancies by joining our recruitment mailing list - https://forms.office.com/e/Yvxj2GHSA5
Join us and be part of a team where your work truly matters!
Ready to kick-start your engineering career? Join Cranswick Country Foods Poultry at our state-of-the-art processing facility in Eye. We’re on the lookout for ambitious individuals eager to learn, grow, and help drive our continued success.
About the Role:
We’re offering a 4 year Engineering Apprenticeship with hands-on training and a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification, through West Suffolk College. You’ll work 40 hours per week, including one day of college release.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns
Monitor and maintain plant and key service equipment
Conduct planned maintenance tasks
Diagnose faults and troubleshoot equipment issues
What We’re Looking For:
A logical, detail-oriented mindset for solving problems
Ability to stay calm and think on your feet under pressure
Reliability and commitment to completing the apprenticeship
5 GCSEs (grades 9-5/A-C), including Maths and English, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalents
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive pay: £13.50 per hour, with regular increases throughout the programme
Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician certification: Progression opportunities
Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment to secure your future plus optional enhanced contribution.
‘Feed Your Wellbeing’ Hub: Discounts on retail, dining, and entertainment.
Wellness Perks: Access to local gym discounts and wellbeing support.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Save on your commute.
Death in Service Insurance: Providing peace of mind.
Free Parking & Canteen Facilities: Making your workday easier.
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay: Employees with 2-year service.
Buying additional holiday: Improving work-life balance.
Sharesave: Enabling you to financially share in our success.
Interested? Apply Today!
Send your CV and covering letter to: Cranswickpoultryrecruitment@cranswick.co.uk
Closing Date: 30th June 2026 (We may close applications early if we receive significant interest, so apply soon!) If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.
Stay up-to-date with future Cranswick vacancies by joining our recruitment mailing list - https://forms.office.com/e/Yvxj2GHSA5
Join us and be part of a team where your work truly matters!
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