Job Description

Box Freezing & Palletising Supervisor

Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 15:00

Cranswick Country Foods Preston, 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 seeking a supervisor based at our new Preston coldstore. The purpose of this role is to, working under the guidance of the Senior Supervisor, effectively and efficiently ensure products are received and built correctly in accordance with site guidelines and customer requirements. This person will be responsible for all products entering the coldstore, with the correct traceability and in a safe manner.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

Oversee the box freezer and palletising area of the new coldstore, receipting products, ensuring stock is frozen and palletised efficiently in store for easy access and stock taking Can clearly communicate with peers, Supervisors, Managers and representatives from external bodies Ensure all stock is loaded into the freezer and stock is built up with the correct traceability in good time to assist production and the coldstore Ensure all part pallets are made up efficiently Ensure all MHE and Racking are maintained and any issues are raised Support the Stock Controller in stock takes to maintain stock accuracy Liaise with Administrators to ensure smooth operational control Liaise with others departments on the intake of goods into the coldstore Instruct and oversee operations staff carrying out standard duties Deputise for other supervisors/team members when absent/holidays Certify that all required checks are completed to ensure the integrity of the product are satisfactory Assist the Supervisors in issuing Team Briefs/Tool Box Talks as necessary Develop all Operatives to achieve competency in any task given to them

What We Look For

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Experience in a similar role (team leader / supervisor / chargehand) Experience leading and supervising a team Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related) Knowledge of export procedures & product segregation Resilience & able to adapt to change Comfortable working in a fast paced environment to daily targets, in a safe and controlled manner. Good level of computer skills (Microsoft Office, CMEX, WAMAS)

What We Can Offer:

Job stability at a growing and expanding company Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training 28 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days Purchase company shares via 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 covering letter and CV to:

CCF.Careers@Cranswick.co.uk

Closing Date: 30th

June 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: 18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kingston upon Hull HU12 8TB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person