Despatch Chargehand
4 On 4 Off Shift Pattern, 05:00-17:00
38.5hrs average per week
Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.
We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Chargehand to support the Despatch Supervisors in ensuring the efficient running of the Despatch Operation.
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
* Supervise the Despatch Operatives, ensuring they are carrying out the correct scanning and movement of stock
* Ensure all Retail requirements are picked and loaded in a timely manner
* Monitor deliveries are booked in and put away correctly, with relevant paperwork completed
* Manage the order collection and palletising, including stock rotation, maintaining the shelf requirements and ensuring the correct locations are used
* Ensure the team are adhering to PPE requirements and health & safety legislation
* Be a super-user on CMEX and NAV systems
* Attend management meetings and present KPI data
* Focus on continuous improvement within the department and encourage staff development
You Will Have:
* Experience in a similar role: Chargehand / Team Leader / Supervisor
* Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)
* Proven track record of supervising teams
* Excellent communication skills
What We Offer:
* Job stability at a growing and expanding company
* Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training
* 20 days annual leave with the option to purchase up to additional 5 days
* Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme
* Company pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution
* Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform
A full job description is available upon request.
Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to:
Closing Date: 31st 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 and confirm this when submitting your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.69 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 38.5 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kingston upon Hull HU12 8TB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person