Abattoir Operative

Cranswick Country Foods; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Attendance bonus £40

Company pension up to 10%

Share purchase scheme

Discount app access

Bike to work scheme

Health and wellbeing platform

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods is recruiting for Abattoir Operatives at our Preston site. Start on grade 4 with opportunities to progress to grade 1, receiving pay increases at each new grade. The role involves supporting supervisors, meeting daily targets, and maintaining safety/quality standards.

Shift is 07:30–16:00, with overtime to finish production; 40 hours weekly with benefits and training provided. We welcome applicants with experience in abattoir, knife handling, chef/hospitality, or

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in food production / manufacturing / butchery / chef
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Assist abattoir supervisors in day-to-day operations
• Ensure product specifications are followed and anomalies reported
• Work towards daily department targets
• Maintain product safety and quality standards
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene standards
• Maintain clean and tidy work area; knife skills are desirable
• Be willing to learn all aspects of the role through training

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Knife skills

Food production experience

Butchery/chef experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Abattoir Operatives - successful candidates will play a key part in the production process, rotating around several different tasks within the department. New starters will begin on grade 4 and have the opportunity to progress to grade 1 within the operative role, with a pay increase for each new grade obtained. We welcome applications from experienced abattoir operatives and knife holders, as well as candidates with chef/hospitality, labouring, and manufacturing experience. Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• To assist abattoir supervisors in ensuring smooth running of day-to-day operations
• Ensure each product specification is followed and any anomalies reported
• Work towards daily department targets
• Always maintain product safety and quality standards
• Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Maintain clean and tidy work area. Knife skills (highly desirable)
• Previous experience working in food production / manufacturing / butchery / chef
• Factory / warehouse / labouring experience also considered
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the role through training
• Strong work ethic, team player, attention to detail, physical stamina
• Recognise health and safety and animal welfare as a top priority
• Transport to get to site - HU12 8TB. Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 - with daily overtime required until production finished (around 6pm most days)

40hrs contract / Overtime paid at time and a quarter / Attendance bonus Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.9 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. Our Preston pork site is currently undergoing significant expansion, with a brand new Cold Store recently opened and further investment planned for the future.

• Commitment to progression and personal development
• Weekly pay
• Time and a quarter pay for overtime
• £40 weekly attendance bonus
• 28 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Purchase company shares via discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform