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Despatch Oper­a­tive (Day Shift 4 on 4 off)

Shift Pattern: 4 days on 4 days off

Working Hours: 6am – 5pm

Pay Rate: £13.74 per hour (+£6 per week with reach truck/counterbalance licence)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Despatch Operative to join our Despatch

Department.

As a Despatch Operative, you will play a leading part within the team to help achieve the

daily plan whilst adhering to processes and procedures. Within this role you will be factorybased handling packaged and boxed meat products in preparation for products to be

despatched from the business.

You will:

- Ensure that all customer orders are picked, labelled and secure so that they are

presented to our customers to the highest possible standard as required.

- Assist when required in the loading and off-loading of vehicles and the movement of

stock or equipment around the site.

- Ensure that any issues that could result in a shortage of stock and/or the timely

despatch of products to customers are reported immediately.

- Maintain a clean and tidy area adhering to safety and hygiene requirements.

- Complete any other tasks required as requested by management.

*Please note that this role may require heavy lifting and the factory is a chilled environment*

A full job description is available upon request.

A bit about us

Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the largest cooked meats manufacturers in the UK,

supplying high quality cooked meats, from standard tiers through to premium, to leading

high street retailers.

With a diverse team of over 1,000 colleagues, every day at Cranswick brings unique

challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth – there has never been a

more exciting time to join us!

What we need from you

Essential

We’re looking for a proactive team player, with strong attention to detail and key time

management skills. Whilst we are not looking for direct experience, our ideal candidate will

have a willingness to learn, be a strong communicator and the flexibility to adapt to new

challenges.

Desirable

A reach truck/counterbalance licence and previous order picking experience would be

advantageous however we are willing to train the right person.

What you’ll get in return

We offer a fantastic reward package in return, here’s a peek at some of our fantastic

benefits:

- Discounted ShareSave scheme

- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay with service

- Enhance pension scheme

- Long service awards – vouchers and enhanced holidays with service

- Access to our ‘Feed Your Wellbeing’ hub offering a range of retail, restaurant and

entertainment discounts, as well as access to health and wellbeing support (including

24h virtual GP)

- Cycle to work scheme

- Opportunity to purchase extra holidays

- Recommend a friend scheme

- Death in service benefit

- Access to discounted and exclusive memberships

- On site parking

Interested?

Send us your CV and covering letter to [email protected] and let us know

what position you’re applying for in the subject of the email.

Closing date: Friday 31st October (please note that the closing date may be brought

forward)

If you are an internal applicant please notify your line manage before applying