Despatch Oper­a­tives

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs and spices, Cranswick are the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages and burgers, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike.

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our Despatch team as a Despatch Operative, to assist in meeting the requirements of the daily schedule whilst working in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, food safety legislation and quality standards specified by our customers.

Available Shift: 4on 4off; 12 hr; DAYS 06:00-18:00 and NIGHTS 18:00-06:00

Pay Rates: DAYS £12.48 NIGHTS £13.98

The main duties of the role include:

  • To complete the requirements of the daily picking sheet distributed by the Despatch Area Lead
  • Undertake stock rotation; dispatching finished stock in the correct picking order
  • Load and unload products on to and from vehicles as instructed
  • To assist during internal / external audits as required
  • To communicate any stock shortages to the Despatch Area Lead after completing the orders of each customer
  • Ensure the achievement of daily departmental targets as determined by your line manager in a time effective manner

Candidate requirements:

  • Good level of written and spoken English
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Be organised and efficient

Whilst we value any experience, we are looking for the right people to help us achieve our goals, so we don’t just look at what you’ve done, but what you are capable of doing and are prepared to train and develop the right candidate.

A full job description is available on request

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your covering letter and CV to:

lazenbys.recruitment@cranswick.co.uk clearly stating the VACANCY and SHIFT applied for.

Closing Date: 2nd September 2024

Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying