Job description
Learn about the role, responsibilities and what the employer is looking for.
Job description:
About Cranswick Country Foods:
Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.
Job description:
We're looking for Abattoir Operatives to work in our Abattoir
You will be based on a production line and will rotate around a number of different tasks, which require the use of a knife.
About the shift pattern:
This is a permanent full time role working Monday to Friday, 44 hours per week.
The ideal candidates will:
· Be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative
· Enjoy working to targets in a fast-paced environment
· Possess high standards of work
· Have a basic level of both written and verbal English
· Enjoy working as part of a team
· Be experienced in using knives.
· Slaughter license beneficial
· Ensure H&S and animal welfare are treated as top priority within the area
Pay and benefits:
· Hourly rate - £14.28 to £20.39 (depending on skills and license)
· Rate inclusive of £1 per hour weekly attendance bonus
· Overtime – time and a third after 44 hours
· Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
· Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
· Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
· Cycle to work scheme
· Discounted local gym membership
· Death in service insurance
· Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' platform with shopping and restaurant discounts, wellbeing and financial support!
Interested?:
Apply with your CV and Cover Letter following the link provided or send email to ccfn.humanresources@cranswick.co.uk
We are also open to applications from candidates who are already within the UK and who require sponsorship, provided you have demonstrable relevant experience.
Stay up-to-date with future Cranswick vacancies by joining our recruitment mailing list - https://forms.office.com/e/Yvxj2GHSA5
Closing Date: 31st December 2026 Please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.