Despatch Chargehand
Despatch Chargehand
4 On 4 Off Shift Pattern, 05:00-17:00 (B Shift)
38.5hrs average per week
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.
We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Chargehand to support the Despactch Supervisors in ensuring the efficient running of the Despatch Operation.
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
- Supervise the Despatch Operatives ensuring they are carrying out the correct scanning and assignment of product from boxing into stock locations and correct paperwork into Despatch
- Ensuring all Retail requirements are picked and presented in a timely manner
- Manage the order collection and palletising, including stock rotation, maintain the shelf requirements and ensure the correct locations are used
- Take receipt of bought-in chilled products and packaging and ingredients and manage the correct re-labelling of these lines
- Liaise with office staff regarding loading and booking times
- Able to talk clearly and concisely about working standards in own area
You Will Have:
- Experience in a similar role: Chargehand / Team Leader / Supervisor
- Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)
- Proven track record of supervising teams
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office) ideally with knowledge of FOPS and Nav systems
- Excellent communication skills
What We Offer:
- Job stability at a growing and expanding company
- Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training
- 20 days annual leave with the option to purchase up to 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 CV & Cover Letter to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 29th 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.