Apprentice Butcher

Cranswick plc is one of the UK’s leading food producers, supplying premium fresh and prepared food products to major retailers, food service providers and global markets. With a strong farm-to-fork approach, the company operates across farming, food production and supply, ensuring high standards of quality, sustainability and traceability throughout its operations.

Working hours will be discussed fully at interview. Typical hours are Monday to Friday. * Applicants aged 16–17: 6:00am–2:30pm. * Applicants aged 18 and over: 6:00am–2:30pm, with daily overtime required until production is completed. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 3/D)
• Maths (grade 3/D)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role is in a fast-paced food production environment. You will stand for long periods and work in chilled conditions while handling raw meat. The work can be physically demanding and includes repetitive tasks. Early starts and set shifts may be required. You must follow strict hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards and wear employer-provided PPE. You must be able to travel reliably to and from the workplace.

English (grade 3/D), Maths (grade 3/D), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 qualification to further develop advanced butchery skills.
The employer also aims to offer a full-time position, subject to performance and business needs.