Process Operative – Cranswick Pet Products
Location: Lincoln LN6 9HD
Shifts: 6am - 6pm (Days) OR 6pm - 6am (Nights)
Cranswick Pet Products, part of the award-winning Cranswick PLC, is a trusted manufacturer of premium pet food. We pride ourselves on quality, innovation, and looking after our people.
The Role
As a Process Operative, you’ll help produce safe, high-quality pet food through milling, extrusion, drying, and coating processes. You’ll ensure everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
What You’ll Do
- Operate and monitor machinery including mills, extruders, dryers, and coaters.
- Handle raw materials safely (including FLT loading) and manage waste for rework.
- Complete technical checks and maintain accurate records.
- Keep the work area clean and follow strict food safety and health & safety procedures.
- Work collaboratively with your team and escalate issues where needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in manufacturing (food / pet food, or FMCG preferred).
- Food Safety Level 2 (or willingness to train).
- Awareness of quality standards and health & safety.
- A problem-solving attitude, team spirit, and willingness to learn.
Why Join Cranswick Pet Products?
We don’t just offer a job—we offer a career with great perks, including:
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Free parking
- One free bag of pet food every month
- Discounts, wellbeing & lifestyle offers via Hapi App
- Enhanced pension contributions
- 24/7 Virtual GP & mental health support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee rewards & recognition programs
- Christmas hampers, company shop access & more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person