Machine Technician

Cranswick plc; Eye; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry production company in Eye, England is seeking a full-time Machine Technician to join its growing production team. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 Food Safety certification and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a salary of £14.89 per hour along with benefits such as a pension scheme, gym membership discounts, and wellbeing support. Interested candidates should email their CV and covering letter.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Retail and entertainment discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Death in service insurance

Free parking

Canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have Level 2 Food Safety certification.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe working procedures is required.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills are necessary for understanding documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the production team in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Report hazards and near misses effectively.

Skills

Level 2 Food Safety

Understanding of relevant risk assessments

Basic level of literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to work under pressure

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 of Machine Technician:
We are recruiting for full-time Machine Technicians to join our production team and be part of our exciting growth plans.

Shift pattern: These roles will work Monday-Friday from 17.10- 1:40

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: £14.89 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
• 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 [e-mail]

Closing Date: 25 th March 2026 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )