Production Operative

Cranswick Gourmet Kitchen is supplying high quality cooked product to a number of market leading customers. The goal of our food manufacturing site, Cranswick Gourmet Kitchen, is to produce quality cooked food for market leading customers. As a team, we aim to create a culture where everything we do is to the highest possible standard and we are looking for like-minded individuals to be a part of this.

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our Collation and Packing team. The 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 standards at all times.

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 the 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 cooperation with the wider team to be part of the site culture which drives food safety, H&S, ethical, environmental and energy behaviours

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.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.

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

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Please note that if suitable candidates are found, this closing date may be brought forward.