Skilled 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 to recruit a Skilled Production Operative for our Collation area within the Production team. The ideal candidate will be reliable, show initiative, and have accuracy with excellent attention to detail. As a Skilled Production Operative, you will be responsible for completing verification checks and being able to operate and understand all machinery, ensuring high-quality product is being continuously produced. (A full job description is available upon request.)

Hours : Monday to Friday 15:00-23:30

Pay rate: £14.53 per hour

What We Offer

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training
• 28 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days
• Purchase company shares via discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

Experience / Knowledge

• Prior experience within the food industry in a role that is machine-oriented and/or multi-skilled is required

• Reliable and good timekeeper

• Ability to use IT systems, and be comfortable with running and understanding a paperless factory

• Conscientious, enthusiastic and willingness towards meeting deadlines

• Be able to show initiative and good problem-solving skills

• Good knowledge of basic food hygiene and health & safety principles

• Ability to communicate, understand, and follow instructions and have good attention to detail

To apply, email a copy of your CV to: [email protected]

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying

Please note, if a suitable applicant is found, the closing date may be brought forward.