Slicer Operative

Cranswick Plc; Austhorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Canteen

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Employee stock ownership plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Enhanced maternity leave

Job summary

Cranswick plc is seeking a Slicer Operative / Line Leader for our Production Slicing team. You will support daily production targets while upholding food safety, quality, and health & safety standards in a fast-paced environment on the slicing line.

Responsibilities include setting up the line at 6:30am, operating slicing machinery, ensuring product quality, and assisting with training and daily operations. Training and mentoring new team members are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food production environment is preferred.
• Knives handling skills are valued.
• Understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up the production line from 6:30am and ensure it is ready for operation.
• Operate and monitor slicing machinery to maximise efficiency and yield.
• Ensure all products meet required quality, safety, and temperature standards.
• Work towards production targets and report any issues or shortfalls.
• Maintain product giveaway below 1%.
• Carry out safety checks on machinery before start-up.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Ensure materials (e.g. webs) are stocked and correctly recorded.
• Report equipment faults promptly.
• Support Line Leaders and Supervisors with daily operations.
• Assist with training and mentoring new team members.

Skills

Knife handling

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Slicing machinery

Job description

We are looking for a Slicer Operative / Line Leader to join our Production Slicing team. You will play a key role in delivering daily production targets while ensuring high standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety are maintained at all times. This is a hands‑on role working within a fast‑paced food production environment, supporting the smooth running of the slicing line.

Responsibilities

• Set up the production line from 6:30am and ensure it is ready for operation


• Operate and monitor slicing machinery to maximise efficiency and yield


• Ensure all products meet required quality, safety, and temperature standards


• Work towards production targets and report any issues or shortfalls


• Maintain product giveaway below 1%


• Carry out safety checks on machinery before start‑up


• Keep work areas clean and compliant with hygiene standards


• Ensure materials (e.g. webs) are stocked and correctly recorded


• Report equipment faults promptly


• Support Line Leaders and Supervisors with daily operations


• Assist with training and mentoring new team members


• Level 2 Health & Safety awareness (desirable)


• Understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices


• Awareness of hazard identification and near‑miss reporting

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment (preferred)


• Butchery or slicing skills are preferred but not essential - we are particularly interested in candidates who are confident and skilled with knives


• Understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet targets


• Strong attention to detail and quality


• Good teamwork and communication skills


• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

Cranswick is a leading British food producer committed to delivering authentic, high-quality food products. Founded in 1975 with a passion for great British taste, our company values tradition, quality, and innovation to bring the best from farm to fork.

Additional leave

• Bereavement leave


• Canteen


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Employee stock ownership plan


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Enhanced maternity leave