Butchery Labourer

* Daily overtime required until production completed - usually 4pm-4.30pm*

40hr Contract

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 labourers to support our butchery department with general manual labour duties 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. This role requires pushing and pulling of heavy equipment in an ambient temperature environment.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• To complete general labour duties within the butchery department, including pushing and pulling of dolavs and pump trucks
• Moving 10kg pouches of meat trimmings
• Preparing / lining/ raking out dolavs
• Maintain a clean and tidy area meeting both safety and hygiene regulations of the site
• Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times within the production area
• Report any equipment defects immediately to the Line Leader
• Uphold good housekeeping and hygiene practices to ensure product safety, with particular attention to temperature control and general hygiene
• Attend required training in line with current legislation, Health and Safety guidelines and changing departmental operations
• Understand and minimise energy and waste within the department

What We Look For:

• Labouring/Factory/Warehouse experience (preferable but not essential)
• Experience working in fast-paced, hands-on environments
• Able to work to daily targets
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and working in cold environments
• Awareness of the importance of food hygiene and health and safety
• Suitable transport to commute to 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.