Food Manufacturing Operations Placement 2027

Cranswick PLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick PLC is offering a Food Manufacturing Operations Placement for 2027 across Hull, Leeds, Lincoln, Malton, Barnsley, Bury and London. The placement provides hands-on experience in a major UK manufacturing sector with no prior industry experience required and a strong focus on learning every stage of food production.

You'll work alongside experienced managers on live projects, gaining exposure to production operations, quality, planning and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, factory

Qualifications

• Inquisitive problem-solvers with a willingness to learn.
• Interest in understanding every stage of food production.
• Factory-based, hands-on placement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across production, quality, and supply chain areas.
• Learn how teams are led and how a modern food manufacturing operation runs.
• Work with managers and specialists on live projects.
• Develop understanding of planning, operations and continuous improvement.
• Support delivery of products to major UK retailers.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Food Manufacturing Operations Placement 2027

Food Manufacturing Operations Placement 2027

(Various Locations - Hull, Leeds, Lincoln, Malton, Barnsley, Bury, London)

In a business where many of our senior leadership team started their careers on the factory floor, our Operations Year in Industry Placement offers an excellent opportunity for business-minded individuals to gain hands-on experience in the UK's largest manufacturing sector.

This diverse, factory-based placement programme will provide a strong foundation in all aspects of food manufacturing. No prior industry experience or knowledge is required; we're looking for inquisitive problem-solvers with a willingness to learn and an interest in understanding every stage of the food production process.

Working for a large PLC food producer, you'll gain first-hand experience supplying recognisable products to major UK retailers while developing the skills, knowledge and commercial awareness needed for a successful career in operations. With significant investment being made across our operations network, we're excited to be offering opportunities for students to join our Year in Industry programme at sites across all of our operating regions in 2026.

Who Are Cranswick?

We are a leading UK food producer with over 20 manufacturing sites across the UK. We supply premium products to major retailers, foodservice customers and international markets. For those interested in business operations, there's no better place to learn. You'll see how large-scale manufacturing works first-hand, gain exposure to production, supply chain and continuous improvement, and be part of a business where many of our leaders started their careers on the factory floor.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Operations Placement Student, you'll gain hands-on experience across all areas of a modern food manufacturing operation. Working alongside experienced managers and specialists, you'll learn how products are made, how teams are led, and how a large-scale manufacturing business delivers for its customers every day.

• Production Operations - understanding how products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Quality & Technical - ensuring products meet customer and food safety requirements.
• Continuous Improvement - supporting projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste and drive performance.
• Planning & Supply Chain - learning how production is planned to meet customer demand.
• People & Leadership - working with managers and operational teams to understand how successful manufacturing sites are run.

This placement is designed to give you a broad understanding of operations and provide a strong foundation for a future career in manufacturing leadership.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals who are keen to learn and build a career in operations. This is a hands-on, factory-based placement, so you'll need a proactive attitude, strong communication skills and the confidence to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

• Real Responsibility - Work on live business projects that make a genuine impact.
• Employee Benefits - Access to a range of benefits available to our employees.
• Future Career Opportunities - High-performing students will be considered for permanent opportunities after graduation