Skilled Abattoir Operative


Company:	Cranswick Country Foods
Salary:	£14.28 to £20.39 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thetford, IP25 6LW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

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