Line Technician

Cranswick plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is searching for a Line Technician to ensure production line efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced food manufacturing, with skills in leadership and machine operation. Responsibilities include managing line paperwork, conducting pre-start checks, and training others. Offers include training, overtime pay, and employee benefits. Closing date for applications is 27th February 2026.

Benefits

Training and career development

Friendly work environment

Overtime – time and a half after basic hours

Pension package

Wellbeing support and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to purchase extra holiday

Company share scheme

Death in service insurance

Additional holiday with service

Qualifications

• Experience working on fast-paced production lines in the food industry.
• Previous Team Leader or Supervisor experience.
• Proven machine operating experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete all line paperwork to meet traceability needs.
• Perform pre-start checks and report any issues.
• Routine checks of metal detectors and X-ray machines.
• Record line performance data and initiate improvements.
• Visually monitor products on the line and handle quality issues.
• Train others using a buddy system.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced food manufacturing

Team Leadership skills

Calm under pressure

Positive and proactive attitude

Job description

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs and spices, Cranswick are the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages and burgers, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike.

We are looking for experienced people who have a background in working on fast-paced production lines within the food industry to work as a Line Technician.

• Completion of all line paperwork, on time and in full, to ensure our traceability and due diligence needs are met
• Carry out pre-start checks of the line, looking for and reporting any issues that may affect production, seeking swift resolution where possible
• Routine checks of metal detector and X-ray
• Recording and inputting of line performance data, initiating feasible improvements
• Visually monitor products on the line, removing and reporting poor quality
• Training others through a comprehensive Line Technician ‘buddy system’

(A full job description of a Production Line Leader is available upon request.)

Shifts available

4on 4off; DAYS 05:45-18:00 and NIGHTS 17:45-06:00

What we offer

• Training and career development
• Friendly work environment
• Overtime – time and a half after basic hours
• Pension package
• Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to purchase an extra holiday
• Company share scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Additional holiday with service

We are always looking for individuals who share our company values, so if you feel like you would be a good fit, please get in touch with us.

Candidate requirements

• Worked within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Team/Line Leader or Supervisor, previous experience
• Proven machine operating experience typically gained within a manufacturing environment
• Strong appreciation of safety working practices and good knowledge of basic food hygiene
• Calm under pressure
• Proactive, positive, enthusiastic and demonstrates a ‘can-do attitude’

Internal applicants must inform their line manager before applying and confirm at the interview.

Closing date: 27th February 2026

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.