Administrator (Cold Store)
Cold Store Administrator
Monday – Friday, – 09:00-17:30
Cranswick Country Foods, King George Dock, Hull, HU9 5NF
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue approaching £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join the team at our busy King Geroge Dock site in Hull (HU9 5NF). The purpose of this role is to, following the correct procedures, ensure that all receipts/despatches are entered and recorded to give total accountability and traceability of all stock movements. To communicate clearly with all parties, both internal and external, to ensure the site operates efficiently under the guidance of the Cold Store Chargehand. Furthermore, to provide administrative assistance, support and cover where necessary.
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
- To have a full understanding of the computer system to ensure work is carried out effectively and efficiently
- Ensure all receipts/orders are processed accurately, generating necessary paperwork and issuing to relevant parties in a timely manner to ensure hauliers are not delayed
- Check stock has been booked in correctly, checking receipt paperwork accurately
- Check stock has been combined correctly, checking pallet numbers and quantities accurately
- Update and maintain all relevant spreadsheets applicable to the department
- Provide customers and Cold Store Management team with reports and information daily and as requested
- Scan and file paperwork correctly and without delay
- To review and action booking diaries and the cold store log to ensure all orders are raised and issued accurately
- Manning reception, greeting visitors, liaising with Driver’s and communicating with relevant department
- Answer incoming calls and taking bookings/enquiries from customers and passing to relevant person if necessary
- Be interactive with all departments within the company so they can carry out their function for the benefit of the customer
- Ensure all issues affecting the efficiency of the site are communicated to the Senior Cold Store Manager
- Highlight areas of improvement
- Cover other administrator shift patterns as and when required (holidays, sickness etc), which will include covering areas such as payroll
What We Look For:
- Experience working within an administrative role, preferably within a factory / warehouse / despatch office
- Can generate all paperwork for receipts/despatches as per site procedures
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain satisfactory standards of performance, safety & hygiene
- Flexibility to cover overtime at weekends as and when required
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 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 upon request.
Please apply on Indeed or submit your covering letter and CV to: [email protected]
Closing date: 1st August 2025
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.