Despatch Operative (Days, 4 on 4 off)

Cranswick PLC; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime pay (time and a quarter)

20 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

Share scheme

Company pension - up to 10% employer

Canteen with breakfast and lunch

Discount app access

Bike to work scheme

Health and wellbeing platform

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods Preston site is recruiting Despatch Operatives to support loading, unloading, order picking and line work on our busy pork facility. You will follow instructions from Chargehands, ensure traceability and food safety, and contribute to timely despatch as part of a friendly, team-focused shift.

We offer weekly pay, overtime premium, 20 days annual leave, a company pension, share scheme, canteen and wellbeing/discount perks to support your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous despatch/warehousing experience in a food industry is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments toward daily targets.
• Motivated and friendly attitude and good teamwork.
• Reliable transport to HU12 8TB.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload goods for despatch and assist with order picking.
• Follow Despatch Chargehands' instructions and meet despatch requirements.
• Maintain product storage with traceability and food safety in mind.
• Report issues or shortfalls promptly to supervisors.
• Demonstrate attention to detail with orders.

Skills

Despatch/warehousing experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Tools

In-house order-picking system

Job description

Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer, with annual revenues exceeding £2.9 Billion. We are proud to produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and international customers.

We are currently recruiting Despatch Operatives - focussing on loading/unloading, order picking, and line work, taking direction from the Despatch Chargehands - at our Preston site, our primary Pork facility within the Hull and East Riding region. With significant ongoing investment and expansion, this presents an opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, forward-thinking site with plenty of scope to contribute and develop.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Loading/unloading
• Picking orders on our in house systems
• Ensuring all Despatch requirements set by the Chargehands and Supervisors are met in a timely manor
• Ensuring products are stored correctly while maintaining traceability at all times
• Maintaining food safety standards at all times
• Reporting any issues or shortfalls when required
• Demonstrate a good attention to detail with orders

What We Look For:

• Previous experience in despatch / warehousing / food industry
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments to daily targets
• A motivated and friendly attitude towards teamwork and assisting colleagues
• Suitable transport to get to site - HU12 8TB

What We Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training
• Weekly pay
• Time and a quarter pay for overtime
• 20 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Purchase company shares via discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• New canteen with fresh breakfast and lunch options
• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

A full job description is available upon request.