Food demand surge prompts major recruitment drive

One of the UK’s leading pork processors, Karro Food, is seeking hundreds of new staff on permanent and temporary contracts.

This is to meet the increased demand for food from supermarkets, including more than 300 vacancies across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

The company is looking for people to join in a range of factory-based roles, with more than 200 positions available at its Malton headquarters in North Yorkshire. More than 100 roles are available in Scunthorpe with a further number of vacancies in Hull and at its other UK sites.

Steve Ellis, CEO at Karro, said: “Following the Government’s advice to avoid unnecessary social contact due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the demand for in home food has risen sharply.

“We are proud to do our bit to keep food on the nation’s tables and are looking for more people to come and help support our efforts.”

Karro says applicants from the hospitality sector could be particularly suitable due to familiarity with food hygiene and safety regulations. However, the business notes that it also provides training to those who have no experience.

Ellis added: “At Karro we want to do all we can to support the local communities in which we operate.

“We would encourage people looking for permanent or temporary employment to get in touch and come and join us in feeding the nation.”

People interested in applying should e-mail their name and contact details to: recruitment@karro.co.uk

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