About Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry:
We are recruiting for full-time Machine Technicians to join our production team and be part of our exciting growth plans. 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 of Machine Technician:
- To ensure that all packing and products being used are correct to the required specification.
- To start, set up run and fault find on the required machine.
- Conduct label checks at the required timings (start, 30 minutes, end)
- Complete Scale check weights (WPL and OCM) at a minimum frequency of 4 times per day
Shift pattern: These roles will work 4 shifts per week on a 3 week rotating shift pattern from 06.10-17.10.
What you will need:
- Level 2 Food Safety
- Understanding of relevant risk assessments and safe working procedures.
- Understanding and application of hazard identification and near miss reporting.
- Basic level of literacy and numeracy skills, being able to understand verbal requests and documentation
- Be able to work under pressure in a fast pace environment
Pay and benefits:
- Salary: £14.65 per hour (including attendance bonus)
- Pension - 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions with the option to opt into an enhanced pension contribution scheme.
- Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
Closing Date: 17 th of December 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.
Machine technician - Days in Eye employer: Cranswick
Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people, offering a supportive work culture where employees are valued as the heart of the business. With flexible day and night shift options, comprehensive training for all roles, and benefits such as staff discounts and company shares, we foster an environment that encourages personal growth and teamwork. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating authentically made British food while enjoying a rewarding career in a thriving industry.
