Pro­duc­tion 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, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike. The size of our business enables us to support career development and progression, that will help our people fulfil their potential.

The ideal Production Operative would be flexible, enthusiastic and have excellent attention to detail. Their main responsibility would be to carry out a variety of tasks to enable the smooth running of the day-to-day production operation and to ensure the safety, quality and legality of the products being produced, maintaining high standard at all times.

Shift: 4on 4off, 12 hrs a day; A Days

Pay rate: £10.82 per hour

Key Role & Accountabilities:

  • Ensure all product specifications and quality standards are being followed
  • Champion rules, regulations and good practices with regard to health and safety, food hygiene, quality standards and personal hygiene
  • Produce high quality products focusing on increasing yield and reducing wastage in turn driving Second Nature initiatives
  • Work as part of a team and help create a positive working environment
  • Establish maintain and demonstrate a good working relationship with your colleagues
  • Demonstrate flexibility by being able to carry out a wide variety of production tasks and adapting to the changing needs of the company
  • Under guidance from Team Leader/Shift Manager achieve set targets; or if this is not possible, report shortfalls to the relevant person in a timely manner
  • Ensure compliance with key company and customer requirements and assist in audits
  • Work in corporation with the wider team to be part of site culture which drives food safety, H&S, ethical, environmental and energy behaviours

What we can offer:

  • Excellent salary
  • Training and career development
  • Friendly work environment
  • Employee Share Schemes
  • On-site parking facilities
  • Online access to payslips
  • Shopping discounts.

Experience / Knowledge:

  • Prior experience working within the food industry as a Production Operative is required
  • Reliable and have a good absence and timekeeping record
  • Conscientious, enthusiastic and willingness towards meeting deadlines
  • Team player & co-operative
  • Good knowledge of basic food hygiene and health & safety principles
  • Ability to communicate, understand and follow instructions and have good attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic and helpful attitude to completing tasks

A full job description is available upon request.

To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to: Lazenbys.recruitment@cranswick.co.uk

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your Line Manager aware before applying.

Closing date: 29th May 2023

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.

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