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Engineering Apprenticeship CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS (NORFOLK) LIMITED

They are passionate about producing only the best quality food, efficiently and sustainably in well invested facilities across the UK. Watton is their dedicated processing facility in Norfolk, producing fresh pork, sausages and added value meal solutions. Company employs around 1,200 employees.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £21,840.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 7am – 3.30pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000050385

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Rapid response to machinery breakdown Monitoring the performance of key service and plant equipment Planned maintenance on service and plant equipment Fault diagnostics of all key equipment

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 - This is a 3-4 year programme (based on progression) which includes 40 hours per week with one day release a week for college attendance at West Suffolk College.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunity for full time role on completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 5-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent N/A (Grade 5-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent N/A (Grade 5-9) Essential

Things to consider

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Standard qualification on completion of the apprenticeship, with opportunities for further training progression - Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions - Discounted local gym membership - Death in service insurance - Additional holiday with length of service

About the employer

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans. We are a leading supplier of fresh meat products to well-known supermarkets and retailers across the UK. It is a large site employing approx.. 1200 people, with three main areas: Abattoir Butchery department Retail packing department.

Employer

CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS (NORFOLK) LIMITED

Address

Cranswick Country Foods, Abattoir, Brandon Road, Watton

THETFORD

IP25 6LW

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Training

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Aug 2022