Abattoir Operative

Cranswick plc; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food producer in Preston is looking for Abattoir Operatives to assist in their expanding production process. Successful candidates will be involved in diverse tasks, ensuring product safety, and maintaining operational standards. They seek individuals with knife skills and previous experience in food production or related fields. The role offers opportunities for career progression, overtime pay, and a range of benefits including an attendance bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Job stability

Time and a quarter for overtime

£40 weekly attendance bonus

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Access to retail discount app

Health and wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Knife skills are highly desirable.
• Previous experience in food production, manufacturing, or butchery is a plus.
• Willingness to learn through training.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure product specifications are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Experience in food production

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 – with daily overtime required / until production finished

40hrs contract

Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. Our Preston pork site is currently undergoing significant expansion, with a brand new Cold Store due to open and further investment planned for the future.

We are currently recruting for Abattoir Operatives - successful candidates will play a key part in the production process, rotating around several different tasks within the department. New starters will begin on grade 4 and have the opportunity to progress to grade 1 within the operative role, with a pay increase for each new grade obtained.

We welcome applications from experienced abattoir operatives and knife holders, as well as candidates with hospitality, labouring, and manufacturing experience.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• To assist abattoir supervisors in ensuring smooth running of day-to-day operations
• Ensure each product specification is followed and any anomalies reported
• Work towards daily department targets
• Always maintain product safety and quality standards
• Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Maintain clean and tidy work area

What We Look For:

• Knife skills (highly desirable)
• Previous experience working in food production / manufacturing / butchery / chef
• Factory / warehouse / labouring experience also considered
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the role through training
• Strong work ethic, team player, attention to detail, physical stamina
• Recognise health and safety and animal welfare as a top priority

What We Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Time and a quarter pay for overtime
• £40 weekly attendance bonus
• 28 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days
• Commitment to progression and personal development
• Profit sharing through discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

A full job description is available on request.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.