Job Description

Slicing Optimiser

Location:

Cranswick Convenience Foods - Milton Keynes

Department:

High Risk - Slicing

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Shift:

4 Days on 4 Days off Day shift: 06:00 - 18:00 -

Night shift: 18:00 - 06:00 (Including weekends and public holidays)

Salary:

Day shift: 18.95 / Night shift: 19.95 + Benefits + Growth Opportunities

Shape the Future of Food with Cranswick

At Cranswick Milton Keynes, we're not just making sliced cooked meats - we're building a legacy. As one of the UK's fastest-growing food businesses, we're on an ambitious journey to become

Europe's leading cooked sliced meat manufacturer

, a

net zero business

, and a

pillar of the local community

.

We're now recruiting for

Slicer Optimisers

to play a pivotal role in our slicing operations - helping us achieve

maximum efficiency, best-in-class product quality

, and continuous improvement across the board.

Why Join Us?

Work with industry-leading machinery & technology Be part of a high-performing team of 80+ colleagues in slicing Receive full training and development support Gain cross-functional exposure with Engineering, NPD, EPD, and QA Join a values-driven culture focused on growth, ownership, and excellence Access Cranswick's enhanced benefits and progression opportunities

Your Role: What You'll Do

As our

Slicer Optimiser

, you'll be the go-to expert on slicing machinery. Your core responsibility will be to fine-tune, calibrate and optimise slicing lines to deliver high yields, exceptional quality, and consistent performance.

Key duties include:

Setting and optimising slicer machines to achieve top performance Collaborating with Engineering and NPD teams to enhance run rates and yields Troubleshooting mechanical issues and reducing downtime Coaching team leaders and operatives to improve knowledge and compliance Participating in cross-functional meetings and supporting audit processes Analysing production data to drive improvements and reduce waste Supporting new product launches with technical advice and trial samples

What We're Looking For

We value

attitude just as much as experience

. If you're a problem-solver with great communication skills and a drive to lead by example, we want to hear from you.

Essential:

Good communication and teamwork skills Willingness to learn - full technical training provided A proactive and hands-on approach in a fast paced environment Ability to identify and resolve issues independently Flexibility to support a fast-paced, changing environment

Desirable:

Previous experience working with slicing machinery Understanding of yield optimisation, machine calibration and line balancing Food safety or health & safety qualifications

Our Values in Action

At Cranswick Milton Keynes, we live by five core behaviours:

We Inspire and Motivate

We Take Ownership and Empower Others

We Are Respectful, Open, and Honest

We Learn from Mistakes and Share Success

We Strive to Be Better Tomorrow than We Are Today

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join Cranswick and be part of a team that's investing in innovation, empowering people, and shaping a more sustainable future. Your expertise will help drive our vision forward - while your career moves forward too.

Apply today to become our next Slicer Optimiser at Cranswick Milton Keynes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 18.95-19.95 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Milton Keynes MK4 4AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Butchery: 1 year (required) Food production: 1 year (required) Meat Trimming: 1 year (required)
Language:

Have a basic understanding of English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person