Food Technical Degree Apprenticeship 2025

As a degree apprentice, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to work alongside our experienced technical team and dive into the world of food production and innovation.

Key tasks include:

Quality Assurance:

Conduct checks on raw materials and finished products to ensure highest quality

Technical Support:

Help resolve production challenges to keep our processes running smoothly

Innovation Projects:

Support research and development efforts to bring new products to life

Compliance:

Learn and help implement industry standards and regulatory compliance

Collaboration: 

Work with various teams, gaining insight into the process of best-quality food production

Training:

Food industry technical professional (integrated degree)
Level 6 (Degree with honours) Apprenticeship Standard:

You will be required to attend Sheffield Hallam University on a series of 4-day study blocks The degree award is BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Food Technology

Training Outcome:
Comprehensive individual training plan which will give you exposure to all Technical aspects of our business Buddy programme ensuring all new Apprentices’ are partnered with previous/current apprentices’ to support and assist you Opportunities to network with other Degree Apprentices’ from across the business

Employer Description:
Cranswick is a multi-site, leading UK food producer with a revenue of over £2.3 billion. Supplying high-quality food to major UK supermarkets, the food service sector, and customers worldwide, we are known for our commitment to quality and innovation. We believe in fostering new talent and supporting education to continually push boundaries in the food industry.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, with 1 hour lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative