Cranswick 2023 Butchery Apprenticeship Scheme (September Start)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cranswick 2023 Butchery Apprenticeship In-take
*September 2023 Start Dates*
Cranswick Country Foods is one of the largest pork processors in the UK, dealing with multiple customers, the foodservice sector and further processors.
The apprenticeship scheme is based at the Preston site on the outskirts of Hull. Working within a chilled production environment, this is an exciting opportunity to learn the skills of a specialised pork Butcher. As an Apprentice Butcher you will be involved in learning knife skills to enable you to fully butcher pigs to various customer specifications.
The UK demand for skilled butchers is increasingly high and with our industry leading facilities and an ambitious growth plan, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
Within the 15–18-month apprenticeship, you will learn:
- Knife skills and the craft of Butchery
- Functional skills (English and Math’s)
- Health and Safety knowledge
- Basic life skills
- Leadership skills
As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive:
- NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeship Diploma in Butchery
- A guaranteed job, depending on performance, on successful completion of your 15–18-month apprenticeship
- Support and training to enable your career progression throughout your apprenticeship and beyond
Benefits Include:
- £9.12 per hour, basic pay rate
- Additional £40 per week clock in bonus
- Full time employment
- Share save scheme and employee benefits app
- 28 days Annual Leave entitlement
Interested? Good, we want to hear from you!
Apply with a copy of your CV, preferably with a covering letter
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £364.80 per hour (plus bonus)
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £364.80 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cranswick 2023 Butchery Apprenticeship Scheme (September Start) roles across Cranswick Country Foods's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £9 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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