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Intake Oper­a­tive

Intake Operative (Counterbalance Forklift)

Location: Cranswick Convenience Foods, Milton Keynes
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday | 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 (alternating)
Hourly Rate: £13.50
Reference ID: CCFMK.IntakeFLT

Join the Team That Feeds the Nation

At Cranswick Convenience Foods, we pride ourselves on our people, our products, and our purpose. As one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, we’re committed to quality, sustainability, and opportunity.

We’re now looking for a reliable and detail-focused Intake Operative to join our Intake team — someone with Counterbalance FLT experience who can help us maintain the high standards we’re known for.

Your Role

As an Intake Operative, you’ll be the first point of contact for raw materials arriving on site. You’ll work hands-on using FLT equipment and digital systems to ensure stock is received, checked, and booked in accurately and safely.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Safely unloading pallets of raw meat from incoming supplier deliveries using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck

  • Scanning and booking deliveries into our systems using handheld scanners or PCs

  • Checking product weight, quantity, and paperwork, ensuring accuracy, and highlighting any discrepancies

  • Collaborating with Procurement, Quality, and Technical teams to resolve issues

  • Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and stock control procedures

  • Keeping the intake area clean, organised, and audit-ready

What You’ll Bring

  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (desirable)

  • Previous experience in goods-in / intake, warehousing, or food manufacturing (desirable)

  • Good attention to detail and confidence using basic computer systems

  • Understanding of food safety and health & safety standards

  • A reliable, team-oriented approach and strong work ethic

  • Ability to work in a chilled environment (4–8°C) – protective clothing provided

Why Join Cranswick?

At Cranswick, we believe in growth, recognition, and opportunity. Whether you're here to build your future or enjoy a stable, supportive role, we’ll give you the tools and training to succeed.

What we offer:

  • £13.50 per hour

  • Full training and ongoing development

  • Free on-site parking & cycle to work scheme

  • Free hot drinks and subsidised on-site canteen

  • Company pension scheme

  • Monthly awards, long-service bonuses, and seasonal events

  • Career progression opportunities through internal training, apprenticeships, and promotions

Location

Milton Keynes – You must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to starting.

Apply Today

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to:
[email protected]

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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