Machine Technician - Backshift (Maternity Cover)

Cranswick PLC; Eye; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing discounts

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk is recruiting for full-time Machine Technicians to join our production team. You will start, set up, run and fault-find on the assigned machinery, ensuring packing and product specifications are met.

You will conduct regular label checks and perform scale checks (WPL/OCM) at least four times daily, while applying risk assessments and maintaining safe working practices. The role supports fast-paced production targets.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety certification is required.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Understanding and application of hazard identification and near miss reporting.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills to understand verbal requests and documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Start, set up, run and fault-find on the required machine.
• Ensure packing and products meet the required specifications.
• Conduct label checks at start, 30 minutes and end of shifts.
• Complete scale checks (WPL and OCM) at least 4 times per day.

Skills

Hazard identification

Near miss reporting

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk is recruiting for full-time Machine Technicians to join our production team. You will start, set up, run and fault-find on the assigned machinery, ensuring packing and product specifications are met.

You will conduct regular label checks and perform scale checks (WPL/OCM) at least four times daily, while applying risk assessments and maintaining safe working practices. The role supports fast-paced production targets.