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Despatch Area Leader Days

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 passionate about the quality of our products. Therefore, at Cranswick, we continually invest in our sustainable and ethical supply chain.

A rare opportunity has arisen to apply for an Area Lead role. As a Despatch Area Lead, you will be supporting the Despatch Manager to ensure the effective running of the Despatch operations. We are looking for a driven, skilled, and flexible individual to help us ensure continuous and smooth operations in the Despatch department.

Shift: 4on 4off; 12hrs; A Days 05:45-18:00

Pay Rate: £18.16 per hour

Main duties include:

  • Assisting and supervising the collection and despatch of products according to the sales order process schedule, working in accordance with health and safety regulations, food safety legislation, and quality standards specified by our customers
  • Supervising the control of all finished goods, materials, and equipment held on site
  • Ensuring an efficient, accurate storage and stock control operation is provided up to the point of distribution
  • Supporting the Despatch Manager with the onward delivery of finished goods to all customers, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries whilst conforming to customer and site specifications
  • Ensuring staff under your supervision understand all statutory, legal, food safety, company, and customer procedures/requirements and ensure compliance is met
  • Leading, motivating, engaging and developing the team

Candidate requirements:

    • A background in fast paced food manufacturing, preferably chilled food
    • At least one year of experience in leading a team
    • A flexible, adaptable, can-do attitude with the ability to learn quickly
    • A strong command of the English language (both verbal and written) is essential
    • Reach & Counterbalance Forklift licenses would be advantageous
    • Experience in warehousing/despatching duties.

A full job description is available upon request

To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to: [email protected]

Closing date: 31st July 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

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