Quality Assurance Operative
Company: Cranswick Country Foods
Salary: from £16.58 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
Job description:
Cranswick Country Foods Poultry is hiring at our brand new, purpose-built processing facility in Eye, Suffolk.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start or progress their career in the food industry and work for one of the largest integrated poultry businesses in the UK, playing your part in helping us feed the Nation!
As part of our exciting expansion project we are now recruiting a QA position, Working 03:00-14:00, 4 days per week on a 3 week rotating shift pattern. This will be in many areas such as abattoir, Lairage, EV and offal.
Job responsibilities:
- Troubleshooting – ‘Walking the factory floor’ to identify any issues ahead of them arising and taking appropriate action. Dealing with issues as and when required.
- Managing Corrective actions – making sure corrective actions are completed within appropriate timescales and that the relevant documents have been completed, e.g. hold log, non-conformance log. Reporting any complex issues to QA Supervisor or QA Manager.
- Audit paperwork – checking the production paperwork has been completed correctly by production staff (Checking production line paperwork)
- Hygiene Audits, micro swabbing and micro sampling product
- Checking the ‘online’ verifier and dealing with any issues
- Formal GMP, Fabrication and Process Control Audits
- Conduct documented checks that a % of the production run is within product specification
- Opportunity to work an overtime outside of your standard hours and potential career progression across other technical departments
What you will need:
- Be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative
- Be able to work additional hours as overtime may be required
- Ideally have experience of working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
- Have a good level of both written and verbal English
- Ideally have Level 2 Food Hygiene/Safety certification
Pay and benefits:
- Hourly Rate – £16.58 per hour including weekly attendance bonus
- Overtime – time and a third after basic hours
- Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
- Opportunity to buy extra holiday
- Discounted share scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
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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Quality Assurance 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.
