Health & Safety in Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Health & Safety in Manufacturing Apprenticeship 2026

Health & Safety in Manufacturing Apprenticeship 2026

(Multiple Site Locations – Hull, Lincoln, Barnsley, Sherburn-In-Elmet)

Are you passionate about workplace safety and eager to make a real difference in the manufacturing industry? Cranswick’s brand-new Health & Safety in Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship is your chance to gain hands‑on experience in safety, health, and environmental management while studying towards your Level3 SHE Technician qualification
.

This comprehensive programme offers opportunities across multiple Cranswick sites, giving you exposure to real‑world manufacturing environments and the chance to develop a career in SHE and compliance.

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with a revenue of over £2.3 billion, supplying premium food to major UK grocery retailers, the food service sector, and international customers. We are committed to high‑quality, innovative food production
, and investing in the next generation of professionals across all areas of our business—including health, safety, and environmental management.

As a Health & Safety in Manufacturing Degree Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced SHE professionals to ensure our sites are safe, compliant, and efficient.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of SHE management systems
• Assisting with risk assessments
  , hazard identification, and accident/incident investigations
• Helping ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation and industry standards
• Participating in safety audits, inspections, and site walkthroughs
• Supporting environmental compliance initiatives
• Attending relevant HSE courses and training to develop your technical expertise

You’ll rotate across multiple manufacturing sites, giving you exposure to different production processes and safety challenges, helping you build a broad understanding of health, safety, and environmental management in the food industry
.

We want motivated and proactive individuals who are:

• Interested in health, safety, and environmental management
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to solve problems confidently
• Strong communicators who can work effectively in a team
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing a career in SHE within manufacturing

This apprenticeship is a fantastic launchpad for a long‑term career in health and safety with opportunities to progress into more senior roles.

• Highly competitive starting apprenticeship salary
• Comprehensive training plan to complete your Level3 SHE Technician qualification
• Access to relevant HSE training courses to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple Cranswick sites
• Buddy programme to help new apprentices settle in
• Enrolment into our company pension scheme with enhanced contributions
• Share Save scheme – purchase company shares at a discounted rate
• Retail and supermarket discounts via our company discount portal