About Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry:
Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk is serious about its quality chicken 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 requirements Forklift Operative:
We are looking for a Forklift operative in our Yard to join our established Despatch team at Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk. You will be responsible for loading/ unloading, operating machinery and daily equipment counts.
Duties:
Operate Counterbalance forklift or other hand truck
Operate Telehandler to move and tip dolavs into a trailer.
Operate Shunter truck to move trailers on/off the loading bays and in the Offal area
Weighing the Offal (CAT2/CAT3) trailers on the weight bridge to maintain the required trailer fill.
Record the required information on the daily checks (trailer lists / trailer checks)
Follow quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
Perform daily equipment counts as required.
Unloading / Loading deliveries of the equipment (pallets , dolavs , trays ).
Inspect and perform maintenance of Counterbalance, Telahandler and Shunter (pre-start checks)
Use a compactor and on a regular basis and empty the rubbish bins.
Cleaning as you go, litter picking, pressure washing and preparing the yard for all weather conditions
What you will need:
Shunter License/ HGV- Essential
Counterbalance Forklift Licence - Essential
Telehandler Licence - Preferred
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive rate of pay, starting from £15.46 per hour (including attendance bonus
- Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
- Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Death in service insurance
- Free Parking and Canteen facilities
Interested?
Email a CV and covering letter to cranswickpoultryrecruitment@cranswick.co.uk
Closing Date:19th of October 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )
Shunter License/ HGV- Essential
Counterbalance Forklift Licence - Essential
Telehandler Licence - Preferred
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.
Yard Operative
Company: Cranswick Country Foods
Salary: from £15.46 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
Summary
Job description:
About Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry:
Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk is serious about its quality chicken 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 requirements Forklift Operative:
We are looking for a Forklift operative in our Yard to join our established Despatch team at Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk. You will be responsible for loading/ unloading, operating machinery and daily equipment counts.
Shift pattern: 2-2-3 06:40-18:40
Duties:
Operate Counterbalance forklift or other hand truck
Operate Telehandler to move and tip dolavs into a trailer.
Operate Shunter truck to move trailers on/off the loading bays and in the Offal area
Weighing the Offal (CAT2/CAT3) trailers on the weight bridge to maintain the required trailer fill.
Record the required information on the daily checks (trailer lists / trailer checks)
Follow quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
Perform daily equipment counts as required.
Unloading / Loading deliveries of the equipment (pallets , dolavs , trays ).
Inspect and perform maintenance of Counterbalance, Telahandler and Shunter (pre-start checks)
Use a compactor and on a regular basis and empty the rubbish bins.
Cleaning as you go, litter picking, pressure washing and preparing the yard for all weather conditions
What you will need:
Shunter License/ HGV- Essential
Counterbalance Forklift Licence - Essential
Telehandler Licence - Preferred
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive rate of pay, starting from £15.46 per hour (including attendance bonus
- Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
- Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Death in service insurance
- Free Parking and Canteen facilities
Interested?
Email a CV and covering letter to cranswickpoultryrecruitment@cranswick.co.uk
Closing Date:19th of October 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )
Essential requirements
Shunter License/ HGV- Essential
Counterbalance Forklift Licence - Essential
Telehandler Licence - Preferred
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
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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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.
