Food Production Operative (Ls25)

Cranswick PLC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted food

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Cranswick Gourmet Bacon is recruiting Production Operatives for a 3 on 1 off, 3 on 7 off shift pattern at our Leeds factory. Full training will be provided; prior experience is welcome but not required. Immediate starts available, with overtime opportunities weekly.

We value reliability, teamwork and a strong focus on food safety and quality. The role involves operating in a fast-paced production environment with strict hygiene standards and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Food production experience is advantageous but full training will be given.
• Reliability with good timekeeping and a positive team attitude.
• Willingness to learn and follow health and safety rules.
• Able to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Slicing team to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure product specifications are followed and report issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene and health & safety.
• Help achieve production targets while reducing waste and improving yield.
• Keep the working area clean, tidy and safe.
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn at all times.
• Report equipment defects and any other concerns to the Area Supervisor/Team Leader.
• Complete relevant training and refresher training when required.
• Support internal and external audits where necessary.
• Follow all company policies, procedures and site rules.

Skills

Reliability & timekeeping

Positive attitude

Team ethic

Conscientious

Food hygiene awareness

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Safety consciousness

Job description

Cranswick Gourmet Bacon

currently recruiting for numerous Production Operatives to work on a 3 on 1 off, 3 on 7 off shift pattern within the factory. Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided, we welcome all CV’s/ applications. Immediate starts available

Shift patterns include

(days)- continental shifts (3 on 1 off, 3 on 7 off) from 7am-7pm

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Rates of pay:

£12.86 per hour

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Slicing team to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure product specifications are followed and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene and health & safety.
• Help achieve production targets while reducing waste and improving yield.
• Keep the working area clean, tidy and safe.
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn at all times.
• Report equipment defects and any other concerns to the Area Supervisor/Team Leader.
• Complete relevant training and refresher training when required.
• Support internal and external audits where necessary.
• Follow all company policies, procedures and site rules.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is reliable and has good timekeeping.
• Has a positive attitude and strong team ethic.
• Is conscientious and takes pride in their work.
• Has an awareness of basic food hygiene and health & safety.
• Can communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Is willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Understands the importance of working safely and maintaining high standards.

Food production experience would be advantageous however full training will be given.

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• There is the opportunity of overtime each week.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds LS25 6PL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)