Bulk Packing Operative (Mon-Fri)

Cranswick PLC; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Weekly pay

Overtime pay 1.25x

28 days annual leave

Canteen on site

Company pension

Share purchase scheme

Discount app

Bike to work

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Cranswick PLC is recruiting for Bulk Operatives based in Preston for the Bulk Packing department. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:30 with finish times when production ends (usually around 6pm). The role offers 40 hours per week, with weekly pay and overtime paying at time and a quarter.

Enjoy a company pension, share scheme, and various staff benefits as part of a growing food producer. Full training and progression opportunities are provided in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role (Production Operative, Warehouse Operative, Picker/Packer) is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and sorting of meat joints to crates and packing areas.
• Feeding joints into different machines.
• Operate around various machines and learn to use some.
• Opportunity to upskill in label verification and potentially further.
• Maintain a clean and tidy area meeting safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Production experience

Fast-paced environment

Food safety basics

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Monday-Friday, 07:00-16:30 (finish time until production has finished - usually around 6pm)

40 hrs Contract

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.

We are currently recruiting for Bulk Operatives to be based in our Bulk Packing department within our Butchery Factory.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Lifting and sorting of meat joints to crates and packing areas
• Feeding joints into different machines
• Comfortable operating around various machines and learning to use some
• Opportunity to upskill in label verification and potentially further
• Maintain a clean and tidy area meeting both safety and hygiene regulations
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Contribute to KPIs in quality, health, safety and environment, yields and customer service

What We Look For:

• Experience in a similar role - Production Operative, Warehouse Operative, Picker/Packer - beneficial but not essential
• Enthusiasm to learn something new
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to meet daily targets
• Good understanding of importance of both food safety/hygiene and health and safety
• Transport to get to site (HU12 8TB)

What We Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Progression and personal development opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Time and a quarter pay for overtime
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• New canteen providing freshly made breakfast and lunch options
• 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

A full job description is available upon request.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.