Skill gap becoming more apparent in poultry sector

Poultry firms face an increasing battle to attract both skilled and unskilled labour to fill the growing number of roles in the expanding sector. While the industry continues to grow in the face of ever-growing demand, highlighted by Cranswick’s £54m investment at its poultry processing plant in Eye and the creation of 100 new jobs at 2 Sisters Food Group’s plant at Flixton, recruitment companies and training providers say it is hard work to match the right staff for the right company in t