Engineering Careers
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Engineering Careers
*Pay-rates to be discussed at application stage*
Cranswick Preston, HU12 8TB & HU1 2ET (Various Shifts)
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue approaching £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high-profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector, and other UK and global customers.
Innovation and technology are very much at the forefront for forward-thinking food businesses like us who are constantly striving to improve how we do things. As our business grows, so does the opportunity to join our site Engineering team here in Preston (HU12 8TB).
Continuous investment in our industry-leading facilities has opened the door for skilled engineering professionals to start their careers with one of the largest food producers in Britain. The successful candidates will become an integral part of our on-site engineering teams, maintaining our highly advanced machinery and equipment sufficiently to enable the business to operate within food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
To learn more about these exciting roles, submit your CV today, and one of our recruitment team will call you back to discuss the opportunities available in more detail.
Personal requirement;
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
- 2+ Years Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (advantageous)
- Excellent team player with strong communication skills
- Proven experience in a fast paced engineering environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues
We can offer;
- Highly competitive rates of pay, above average for the local area
- Strong commitment to progression and personal development up to Level 7
- Profit sharing through discounted share scheme
- Hassle free auto-enrolment into company pension scheme
- Access to our company 'Feed your Wellbeing' platform
- Discounted products through Staff Sales
To express your interest, please submit your covering letter and CV
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £42,435.12 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
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 Engineering Careers 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 £42,435 - £42,435 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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