Health & Safety in Manufacturing Apprenticeship 2026

Cranswick plc; Sherburn in Elmet, Lincoln, Barnsley, Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food producer is offering a Health & Safety in Manufacturing Apprenticeship, giving aspiring professionals hands-on experience in health, safety, and environmental management while working across multiple sites. Participants will support SHE management systems, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulations. This apprenticeship offers a competitive starting salary and a pathway to a long-term career in health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive starting apprenticeship salary

Comprehensive training plan

Access to HSE training courses

Buddy programme

Company pension scheme

Share Save scheme

Retail and supermarket discounts

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals interested in health, safety, and environmental management.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support development and monitoring of SHE management systems.
• Assist with risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and standards.
• Participate in safety audits and inspections.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives.

Job description

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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.

What We’re Looking For

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.

What We Offer

• 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