Brine Technician – Fixed Term Contract ‑3 months 4 on, 4 off – A shift
Cranswick is one of the largest food producers in Britain. Authenticity, craftsmanship and great taste, delivered through the highest possible ethical, sustainability and welfare standards are the values at the core of our innovative business. These values are delivered by our team of experts working strategically throughout the business. By joining the Cranswick team you will become a part of a progressive business which is dedicated to developing and nurturing your talent through tailored learning and development opportunities. For a business with no limits, where your career and personal development opportunities have no boundaries, dream big and apply today.
Summary
To lead the Brine operation function, ensuring the site is fully compliant with all relevant legislation, industry standards, Cranswick policies and customer specifications. Be a skilled Artisan, with a commitment to producing a high quality authentic product. To manage Process Development (Brines) and ensure EPD and NPD are delivered as required. Driving and maintaining strong customer focus.
Main duties include (but not limited to):
- Strong working relationships are expected across all internal and external contacts
- Be conversant with four strategic pillars (QVIP). Champion this within the department and the wider site.
- Systems and policies are to be highly credible and presented in robust formats. They should cascade through the structure, providing awareness of current performance at all levels
- To Maintain the Health, Safety and Welfare of yourself and other employees in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 as well as adhering to Control of Substances Hazard to Health (COSHH) regulations
- Adhere to the Cranswick ethical policies and codes of conduct, when interacting with your colleagues at all times
- Key performance-based responsibilities include:
Brine make up
Curing Chemistry
Curing Legislation and compliance
Optimise process and curing on existing lines
Traditional Brine, care and maintenance
Skills and experience
- IT literate, able to work confidently with email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience of measuring and influencing KPI performance
- Able to give clear examples of working with projects involving cross-functional objectives
- Familiarity with business processes outside of core role, such as, NPD, Process, Production, is desired as an aid to cross-functional working
A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage.
This role will be advertised both internally and externally concurrently
To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to: [email protected]
Closing date: 20/02/2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward