Despatch Operative, (Monday-Friday, Days/Evenings)

Cranswick PLC; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

28 days leave

Discount app

Canteen

Training

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods is seeking a Despatch Operative for our Preston site, Hull area. The role focuses on loading/unloading, order picking, and line work under Chargehands guidance.

The position offers a 40-hour week with days/evenings, Monday to Friday, 12:00-20:30, at a growing UK food producer with strong development opportunities and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in despatch / warehousing / food industry.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments to daily targets.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading of goods.
• Picking orders on in-house systems.
• Meet all despatch requirements set by Chargehands/Supervisors.
• Maintain product traceability and storage standards.
• Uphold food safety standards at all times.
• Report issues or shortfalls promptly.
• Demonstrate attention to detail with orders.

Skills

Despatch experience

Warehousing

Food industry

Teamwork

Tools

Warehouse systems

Job description

Despatch Operative, (Monday-Friday, Days/Evenings)

Despatch Operative (Days/Evenings)

Monday-Friday Shift Pattern,

12:00-20:30

Contract Average- 40hrs

Cranswick Country Foods, Preston, Staithes Road, 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 after 40hrs
• 28 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.