Engineering Apprentice

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.

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Join us and be part of a team where your work truly matters!

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