Shift Administrator — Maternity Cover
Cranswick Convenience Foods – Milton Keynes
Department: High Risk
Reports to: Section Manager
Contract: Fixed Term Contract | 12 Months - Maternity Cover
Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off | 06:00 am –18:00 pm
(Includes weekends & UK public holidays.)
Join a Growing, People-Focused Business
At Cranswick Milton Keynes, we’re on an exciting journey. We're working together to become Europe’s largest sliced cooked meat manufacturer, achieve Net Zero, and improve living standards in our local community.
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Shift Administrator to support our High Risk or Boxing departments. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated to be part of meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
The Shift Administrator plays a key role in keeping the department running smoothly through accurate, timely, and efficient administration. You will support daily operations, people processes, and departmental compliance.
What you’ll be doing
• Preparing and distributing daily KPI reports
• Tracking staffing levels and supporting recruitment activities
• Maintaining holiday trackers and managing agency labour requests
• Completing the daily review tracker and updating the department meeting board
• Issuing stationery, PPE, and supporting operational colleagues
• Processing purchase orders and preparing invoices for manager approval
• Supporting compliance with HR, H&S, Technical, Training and other key functions
• Adapting to changes and supporting continuous improvement
• Carrying out any reasonable duties requested by your line manager
What You’ll Bring
Skills & Experience
• Strong Microsoft Word & Excel skills
• Administration experience (advantageous)
• Excellent written and verbal English
• A second language is beneficial (especially Eastern European languages)
Behaviours
• Highly organised with strong time management
• Positive, friendly and proactive approach
• A real team player who supports others
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Demonstrates Cranswick values daily: ownership, respect, openness, learning and continuous improvement
Why Join Cranswick?
• Work in a supportive team where your contribution makes a difference
• Opportunities for training, development and progression
• Be part of a business investing in people, innovation and our community
• A culture built on respect, honesty, empowerment and continuous improvement
Health, Safety & Food Safety Responsibilities
As part of a food manufacturing site, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant environment. Responsibilities include:
• Participating in risk assessments
• Reporting unsafe activity, accidents or near misses
• Completing start-up checks and using PPE correctly
• Following all food safety, hygiene and legal compliance requirements
• Completing all mandatory and role-specific training
If you’re ready to develop your skills, support a busy operational team, and be part of our exciting growth journey — apply today and join Cranswick Milton Keynes.