Join Our Team as a Hand Line Pasty Crimper! Hours: 06:00–16:00, 4 days out of 5 (Monday to Friday, with one rotational day off per week) Breaks: 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks per shift Pay: £12.50/hour standard and an enhanced rate of £15.63/hour for hours worked between 20:00 & 06:00 and over 37.5 hours/week EARLY SIGN-OFF BONUS SCHEME Fast learner? Fast earner, You can get a £200.00 bonus if you are signed off in week one, or a £100 bonus if you are signed off in week two! All you will need to do to be signed off for this bonus is to keep a steady pace, crimp 4 pasties per minute and ensure each pasty you crimp meets our quality standards. This training process usually takes around 6 weeks to 8 weeks. What You’ll Do As a Hand Line Pasty Crimper, you’ll play a vital role in crafting our beloved, hand-crimped Cornish pasties. With full training provided, this is your opportunity to master a traditional skill in a friendly, supportive environment. All new crimpers may also be trained in other areas of production to support both personal development and wider business needs. Key Responsibilities: Crimp like a pro: Produce up to 4 crimped pasties per minute, depending on pasty size. Craft with care: Remove pre-filled pastry bases, fold and evenly distribute filling hand-crimp the edges with 18–22 precise folds. Ensure quality: Monitor for product build-up and help maintain high standards across the line. Work your way: Choose to sit or stand, chat with teammates, sing along to the radio, focus quietly if that’s your style. Support your team: A dedicated team leader is always on hand for guidance. Keep it neat: Short, clean nails are a must. No Experience? No Problem! We offer comprehensive training to turn you into a confident pasty crimper. You’ll also earn your Food Safety Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 certificates during your probationary period. Why Join Proper Cornish? At Proper Cornish, we’re proud of our craft and our people. We’re a growing business with strong values, Customer First, Honesty, Quality, Friendliness, and Passion, and we take pride in bringing joy through our pasties and pastries. We’ve even won a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award, because looking after our team matters. Proper Perks You’ll Love Free pasties and pastries daily Free weekly fruit Subsidised canteen meals Monthly colleague treats & quarterly BBQs Birthday meals in the canteen Christmas goodies and celebrations Mental Health First Aiders on site Free spa and golf facility use (St Austell) Company-funded Health Cash Plan & EAP (24/7 confidential support) Death in Service Plan £500 referral bonuses Huge staff discounts on pasties, cakes & more Local business discounts Excellent training & career development Anniversary cash awards Friendly team culture and great internal communication Ready to Crimp with the Best? If you’ve got a positive ‘can do’ attitude, love working with your hands, and want to be part of a friendly, fast-paced team Apply today! Visit our Careers Page to learn more about life at Proper Cornish and discover how you can start your journey with us.