Abattoir Operative
Company: Cranswick Country Foods Salary: £14.28 to £20.39 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Eye, IP23 8BW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026
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.
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 some of which will 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.
- 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
- Ensure H&S and animal welfare are treated as top priority within the area
Pay and benefits:
- 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!
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 some of which will 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.
- 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
- Ensure H&S and animal welfare are treated as top priority within the area
Pay and benefits:
- Hourly rate - £13.71- £14.28 (depending on experience)
- 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!
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Essential requirements
- 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
- Ensure H&S and animal welfare are treated as top priority within the area
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Abattoir Operative in Eye employer: Cranswick Country Foods
Cranswick is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its team members, offering tailored learning opportunities to help you thrive in your career. With a strong commitment to ethical practices and sustainability, you'll be part of a progressive culture that values craftsmanship and quality, all while working in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Join us in our state-of-the-art facilities where your contributions directly impact the success of one of Britain's leading food producers.
