Crown Farms forms part of the hugely successful Cranswick Plc.
As a Poultry Handler you'll work as part of a team travelling to a number of poultry farms on a daily basis and your main job will be catching live birds and loading them safely into the modular catching system.
You will be working at various locations within East Anglia and possible other locations further afield.
Poultry Handler
Company: Cranswick Country Foods
Salary: £724.47 to £771.52 a week
Hours: Full-time
Location: Eye, IP23 8BW
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
Closing date: 19 Nov 2026
Main duties include:
- Prioritising and working to strict welfare standards
- Catching and loading birds into module drawers
- Accurate record keeping
- Ensuring high standards of hygiene at all times
What you will need:
- It is desirable that you have previous catching experience
- You will have good knowledge/understanding of animal welfare
- To be flexible with working hours and able to work as a team
- Good communication skills
- To be physically fit
Pay, Benefits and hours / shifts:
- £724.47 basic weekly salary + various bonus system increasing to £771.52 after probation
- Hours are varied Monday to Friday and every other Saturday
- Bonus Scheme Extra Earnings of £60+ a week (Attendance and Load)
- Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
- Access to our Feed Your Wellbeing hub, with retail discounts and a range of other perks!
- Share of the profits with our discounted Share Scheme
- Potential opportunities to learn new skills and progress through one of the UK’s leading food manufacturing companies
- Death in service insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Poultry Handler 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.
