Vacancies

Permanent/Fulltime.  Monday to Friday & 1 in 4 Saturday working
Rotational shift pattern 6am – 2pm/2pm – 10pm

To work as part of the production team to help achieve the daily production plan. Adhering to procedures, rules and processes set out by production management and other key functions. To work in a safe and time effective manner in accordance with health and safety standards and ensuring food safety, hygiene and quality standards are achieved.

• Operate tools, machines and equipment for which training has been provided by the trainer to assist in the manufacturing process of all products.
• Work efficiently to achieve the daily production plan and communicate shortfalls and production problems to the relevant person in a timely manner.
• Mentor new colleagues as required
• Adhere to all rules, processes and procedures in relation to the work process and conduct as set out by the production management team and other key disciplines such as Health and Safety, Human Resources, Technical and Hygiene.
• Complete all paperwork as instructed accurately and within time specifications
• Carry out work in a safe manner so as not to endanger yourself or a colleague.
• Ensure that product is produced within food safety, hygiene and quality standards and that any anomalies are reported to your line manager.
• Follow correct procedures i.e. the meat from the floor procedure.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and free from debris and waste to reduce the risk of accidents.
• To be familiar with qualified first aider staff and the first aid procedure.
• Ensure you are aware of all fire exits in all areas you may work and be sure to understand the emergency evacuation procedure.
• Any other reasonable request as instructed by management.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills / qualifications / attributes: -

• Reliable and good timekeeping
• General awareness of basic food hygiene / health and safety principles.
• Conscientious
• Strong team working ability
• Ability to communicate politely and effectively, understand and follow instructions.

If you are interested and would like to apply, please contact: The HR Office Cranswick Convenience Foods 71/72 Helsinki Road Hull HU7 0YW for an application form or email: ccfsf.recruitment@cranswick.co.uk.   All completed applications should be returned by 8^th September 2017

** Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying **

Monday to Friday 6:30pm – 2:30am (nights)

x1 30 minute unpaid break

Cranswick Country Foods is one of the largest pork processors in the UK, dealing with multiple customers, the foodservice sector and further processors.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for Tray Wash Chargehand to join the busy Yard team at the Preston site.

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the efficient operation of the Dolav and Tray wash.

The main duties are:

• Have a full knowledge of the correct operation of the machinery
• Support, motivate and monitor the staff under his or her control
• Police the movement of other staff entering and leaving the department
• Maintain the discipline of segregation between the “dirty” and “clean” areas and the correct flow of equipment
• Ensure that requirements of the factory are met in full at all times
• Liaise with other department heads in order to ascertain their requirements
• Maintain hygiene in and around the department to at least the required standard
• Complete and maintain requisite records and reports
• Recording area KPIs
• Cover the Yard Charge Hand in their absence.

As a Charge Hand you have a moral & legal duty of care to those employees working within your area of responsibility and as such your duties will include:

• Responsibility for maintaining the health & safety guidelines in the department
• Involvement in the risk assessment process, to reduce the risk to health & safety in your area
• Ensuring that all information relevant to “preventative and protective measures” is passed to your subordinates
• Liaise with the health & safety department to establish controls for health & safety to include:

              1. Daily Start Up checks

              2. Monitoring of corrective actions

       3. Coordinate with other departments to ensure that planned preventative maintenance is carried out for safety   systems for machinery & equipment in your area of responsibility

• In addition, you will undertake any training that the company deems necessary.

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

Human Resources, Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, HU12 8TB or email ccf.careers@cranswick.co.uk

Closing Date: 25^th August 2017

Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying

Cranswick Country Foods is one of the largest pork processors in the UK, dealing with multiple customers, the foodservice sector and further processors. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a QA to join the Riverside team. The QA will report to the QA Manager and be responsible for carrying out checks and ensuring that standards are maintained.  

Duties of the role include (not exhausted):

• Conducting monthly traceability’s and completing check-sheets
• Ensuring all stock sheets are fully checked and dealing with any anomalies
• Ensuring the timely collection of chemical and microbiological samples
• Carrying out weekly calibration of temperature probes
• Conducting raw material samples and raising non conformances
• Carrying out housekeeping audits as required
• Ensuring Label accuracy and completion of label checks

It is desirable that the successful candidate has a background in quality assurance and can demonstrate attention to detail to ensure accuracy is maintained. Effective communication skills are essential to work alongside production in ensuring quality standards are achieved.

If you are interested in this position please submit an application via cover letter and CV to Nicola Lamb HR Manager Riverside – nicola.lamb@cranswick.co.uk

CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2017

For internal applicants please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying

Wayland Farms is serious about breeding and rearing our top quality pigs. We form part of the successful Cranswick PLC and from farm to fork, we settle for nothing but the best. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

We are currently seeking to employ a Unit Manager for our new 750 Outdoor Breeding Unit, producing 7kgs based near Swaffham. This is a new position within Wayland Farms complete with new equipment and in pig gilts that will commence batch farrowing November 2017.

You will be actively involved with all areas of the pig breeding unit in order to meet the business requirements for the company.

You will be responsible for managing the staff on the unit, and ensuring the condition of the livestock is maintained at a high standard. The unit must be kept clean and tidy at all times whilst maintaining the Health, Safety and welfare of yourself and your team. You will be responsible for managing the performance of the unit and liaising with managers to report targets and maintain commercial focus while providing direction to the team.

The day to day duties of this role include, but are not limited to feeding, moving and handling the pigs as well as stock counts and regular communication with the office.

You must be flexible, lead by example in all that you do and support other colleagues/teams and management.

Applicants will also need to demonstrate good time keeping and adhere to Animal Welfare at all times, ensuring that the company codes of Practice and policies are adhered to.

Previous practical experience with livestock is required.

Interested? Email/post a CV and covering letter, including why you think you’re suitable to ccfn.humanresources@cranswick.co.uk or FAO: HR, Cranswick Country Foods Plc. Brandon Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6LW.

Closing date: 31^st August 2017 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward)

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying