Despatch Chargehand

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Despatch Chargehand to join our Despatch team at our busy Preston site in Hull. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our team, responsible for the smooth running of the Despatch operation by implementing and supervising the collection and Despatch of products according to the sales order process schedule.

Main duties include (but not limited to)

· Supervise the Despatch Operatives ensuring they are carrying out the correct scanning and assignment of product from boxing into stock locations and correct paperwork into Despatch

· Ensuring all Retail requirements are picked and presented in a timely manner

· Manage the order collection and palletising, including stock rotation, maintain the shelf requirements and ensure the correct locations are used

· Take receipt of bought-in chilled products and packaging and ingredients and manage the correct re-labelling of these lines

· Liaise with office staff regarding loading and booking times

· Able to talk clearly and concisely about working standards in own area

Requirements, experience and person specification

· Level 3 food safety and IOSH

· Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)

· Computer skills (Microsoft Office) ideally with knowledge of FOPS and Nav systems

· Ability to interact with high profile customers

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

· Excellent rates of pay

· Strong commitment to progression and personal development

· Profit sharing through discounted share scheme

· Hassle free auto-enrolment into company pension scheme including enhanced contribution options

· Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' platform