Further Processing Production Operative

1 week ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Cranswick Full time £13,000 - £18,000 per year

Further Processing Production Operative – Cranswick Convenience Foods

Location: Milton Keynes

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 Days on 4 Days off 06:00-18:00

4 Days on 4 Days off ( Night shift) (Including weekends, and public holidays)

Working Environment: Fast-paced, chilled food manufacturing facility

Salary: Day shift £13.50 per hour / Night shift £15.00 per hour

Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, supplying high-quality products to major retailers such as Tesco and M&S. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a dedicated and detail-oriented Further Processing Production Operative to join our dynamic team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive business that values its people and offers genuine career development opportunities.

Join Our Team at Cranswick Convenience Foods – Proudly Feeding the Nation

We are currently seeking hardworking and reliable Further Processing Production Operatives to join our fast-paced production environment at Cranswick Convenience Foods. As part of our Further Processing team, you'll play a vital role in handling and preparing high-quality food products that reach millions of consumers across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manually lift and load product logs into dolavs (large storage containers) for further processing
  • Operate within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring product quality and safety at all times
  • Adhere to all health & safety and food hygiene regulations
  • Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets
  • Follow standard operating procedures and report any deviations or issues promptly

What We're Looking For:

  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling and repetitive lifting
  • Comfortable working in a cold and high-paced food production environment
  • Strong attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude
  • Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is beneficial but not essential – full training will be provided
  • Ability to work well both independently and within a team

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and regular overtime opportunities
  • Full training and development opportunities
  • Clean, modern working environment
  • Supportive team culture and excellent career progression prospects
  • Staff benefits including discounts on products, pension scheme, and more

Ready to be part of a company that values hard work, quality, and innovation?

Apply today to start your career journey with Cranswick Convenience Foods and make a difference in feeding the nation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Canteen
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Food production: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • Have a basic understanding of English (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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