Shift Pattern: 2 Shifts available
· Sun – Tue, 2 Saturdays per month
· Wed – Fri, 2 Saturdays per month
Working Hours: 6pm – 6am
Pay Rate: £ £1.35 Night Shift Allowance)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join our Slicing Department.
As a Production Operative, you will play a leading part within the production team to help achieve the daily production plan whilst adhering to processes and procedures. Within this role you will be factory based directly handling cooked meat, processing & slicing the products.
You will:
* Ensure the achievement of the daily production plan and communicate any issues with the relevant person in a timely manner
* Comply with all processes and procedures set out by the production management teams and other key areas ensuring food safety, hygiene and quality standards are achieved at all times.
* Keep your workstation clean, tidy and free from debris to reduce the risk of accidents and comply with food safety and hygiene regulations
* Complete any other tasks required within production as requested by management
*Please note that this role may require heavy lifting and the factory is a chilled environment*
A full job description is available upon request.
A bit about us
Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the largest cooked meats manufacturers in the UK, supplying high quality cooked meats, from standard tiers through to premium, to leading high street retailers.
With a diverse team of over 1,000 colleagues, every day at Cranswick brings unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth – there has never been a more exciting time to join us
What we need from you
Essential
We're looking for a proactive team player, with strong attention to detail and key time management skills. Whilst we are not looking for direct experience, our ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn, be a strong communicator and the flexibilityto adapt to new challenges.
Desirable
Whilst full training will be provided, a sound knowledge of basic food safety would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
We offer a fantastic reward package in return, here's a peek at some of our fantastic benefits:
* Discounted ShareSave scheme
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay with service
* Enhance pension scheme
* Long service awards – vouchers and enhanced holidays with service
* Access to our 'Feed Your Wellbeing' hub offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts, as well as access to health and wellbeing support (including 24h virtual GP)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunity to purchase extra holidays
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Death in service benefit
* Access to discounted and exclusive memberships
* On site parking
Interested?
Send us your CV and covering letter to and let us know what position you're applying for in the subject of the email.
Closing date: 31/10/2025 (please note that the closing date may be brought forward)
If you are an internal applicant please notify your line manage before applying
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Barnsley S73 0UN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you have a criminal record? (Subject to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
Work Location: In person