Job Description

About the Company

Calling all Houmous heroes! Are you passionate about Houmous? Do you dream of a world where every bite is a taste sensation? Then we want YOU to join our team at our new factory based in Worsley, Greater Manchester supporting our teams to have industry leading training interventions.

About us

We're not just a factory - we're a houmous haven, a sanctuary for taste buds everywhere! From classic chickpea to spicy jalapeno, we're on a mission to delight customers with our delicious dips. And we need a you to ensure that our teams are trained to make every tub a triumph!

Job Overview

As a HR & Training Assistant, you will be at the heart of our People team at our new Houmous manufacturing site, ensuring smooth People operations and helping to create a thriving workplace.

From recruitment to inducting and developing team members, to payroll support and policy implementation, you'll wear multiple hats to support our people and business. A key part of this role is supporting training and development programs that enhance employee skills and drive organisational growth.

Duties

Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes Deliver on-site training to make sure everyone gets the right skills and knowledge when they need it, in line with company policies and legal requirements. Act as the first point of contact for colleagues' queries and HR support Drive colleagues' engagement initiatives and company culture programs Assist with benefits administration, payroll, and leave management Support performance management and career development initiatives Manage HR documentation, reporting, and HRIS systems Keep track of training needs and progress, making sure it all fits with safety, quality, and performance standards. Co-ordinate learning and development activities, including workshops, e-learning, and coaching sessions Identify training needs and recommend solutions to improve workforce performance Track training and HR metrics to measure effectiveness and colleagues' progress
What about you?

You'll need to be able to get to our site in Worsley M28 1DR, this will be a site based role - whether that means commuting or relocating (we'd love to have you nearby!). You're a great communicator - whether it's chatting in person or writing up an email, you know how to get your point across. Super organised? Love working with people? Perfect - those skills will come in handy! You're proactive, flexible, and ready to roll up your sleeves to get things done. Got FMCG experience? That's a big plus in our books! Bonus points if you have Level 3 Health & Safety training like IOSH Managing Safely - but don't worry if you don't, we can help you get there. Previous experience in human resources or a related field is preferred but not essential.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. At Cranswick we know that diverse teams are more likely to have greater innovation, creativity and understand of our customer needs. These are many of the things we are passionate about.

Did you know that some demographics may be less likely to apply to job adverts than others? For example, women are likely to apply only if they fit all of the skills listed. If you're reading this and perhaps don't tick every skill, then please still make yourself known to Cranswick. We'd love to hear from you so we can assess this.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, therefore please contact us to request assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee stock ownership plan Employee stock purchase plan Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person