Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby's) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Producing great food is more than just taste; it's about knowing and respecting where that food comes from. Therefore, at Cranswick, we continually invest in our sustainable and ethical supply chain.
An rare opportunity has arisen to apply for a Despatch Team Leader role. As a Despatch Team Leader you will be supporting the Despatch Area Lead to ensure the effective running of the Despatch operations.
Shift - 4 on 4 off 6pm till 6am
Pay Rate - £16.27 Per hour
Main duties include:
* Supervision day to day of the site-based despatch team supporting the Area Lead in the operation of the area undertaking duties as directed
* Continually evaluating best practices and making sure that the shift team use those practices in the day to day operation. Also work to share best practices across shifts to make sure they are embedded within the Despatch team
* Effectively supervise and support the Despatch Area Lead in developing and training the despatch teams. Make sure only staff within the Area that are fully trained on the equipment and signed off are operating those items. All staff within their shift are fully trained and signed off against the legal compliance training
* Ensuring that an efficient, accurate, storage and stock control operation is provided and managed on a daily basis managing and investigating all stock variances
* Undertake any duties as dictated by the Despatch Area Lead
* Responsible for ensuring that their shift is routinely operating best practice ethos. Ensuring procedures, practices, communications, stock control are routinely improved and developed.
* Trained to be able to cover for Holidays and Sickness for the Admin Role and Area Lead role
* Complete daily Short Interval control meetings evaluating where against plan we are and agreeing actions to make sure that the plans are achieved and implementing those
Candidate requirements:
* A background in fast paced food manufacturing, preferably chilled food
* At least one years' experience of leading a team
* A flexible, adaptable, can-do attitude with the ability to learn quickly
* A strong command of the English language (both verbal and written) is essential
* Reach & Counterbalance Forklift licences
* Experience in warehousing/despatching duties
A full job description is available upon request
To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to:
Closing date: 3rd October 2025
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.27 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person