Skilled Production Operative

Cranswick plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Career progression

28 days annual leave

Share scheme

Company pension

Discount app

Bike to work

Health and wellbeing platform

Job summary

Cranswick Gourmet Kitchen is seeking a skilled Production Operative for the Collation area within the Production team. The ideal candidate will be reliable, show initiative, and have accuracy with excellent attention to detail.

You will be responsible for verification checks and operating machinery to ensure high-quality product is produced. The role offers Monday to Friday 15:00-23:30, paid at £14.53 per hour, with benefits including 28 days annual leave, pension, shares, and various staff

Qualifications

• Prior experience within the food industry in a machine-oriented and/or multi-skilled role.
• Reliable and good timekeeper with the ability to use IT systems in a paperless factory.
• Conscientious, enthusiastic and focused on meeting deadlines.
• Able to show initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of basic food hygiene and health & safety principles.
• Ability to communicate, understand, and follow instructions with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform verification checks and operate and understand all machinery.
• Ensure high-quality product is produced consistently.
• Maintain accuracy and follow procedures in a paperless factory environment.

Skills

Food industry experience

Machine operation

Timekeeping

IT systems / paperless factory

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Basic food hygiene

Initiative

Job description

Cranswick Gourmet Kitchen is supplying high quality cooked product to a number of market leading customers. The goal of our food manufacturing site, Cranswick Gourmet Kitchen, is to produce quality cooked food for market leading customers. As a team, we aim to create a culture where everything we do is to the highest possible standard and we are looking for like-minded individuals to be a part of this.

We are looking to recruit a Skilled Production Operative for our Collation area within the Production team. The ideal candidate will be reliable, show initiative, and have accuracy with excellent attention to detail. As a Skilled Production Operative, you will be responsible for completing verification checks and being able to operate and understand all machinery, ensuring high-quality product is being continuously produced. (A full job description is available upon request.)

Hours :

Monday to Friday 15:00-23:30

Pay rate:

£14.53 per hour

What We Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training
• 28 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days
• 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

Experience / Knowledge:

• Prior experience within the food industry in a role that is machine-oriented and/or multi-skilled is required
• Reliable and good timekeeper
• Ability to use IT systems, and be comfortable with running and understanding a paperless factory
• Conscientious, enthusiastic and willingness towards meeting deadlines
• Be able to show initiative and good problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of basic food hygiene and health & safety principles
• Ability to communicate, understand, and follow instructions and have good attention to detail

Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying

Please note, if a suitable applicant is found, the closing date may be brought forward.