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Machine Min­der setter

About Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry:

We are recruiting for full-time Machine setters 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 Engineering Machine Setter:

We are recruiting for an Engineering Machine Setter to support our Engineering and Production departments with the smooth running of factory machinery.

Shift – Monday to Friday 03:00-13:00 or 13:00-22:30

Day to day tasks will include:

• Set up and operate production machinery.

• Carry out routine machine checks and maintenance.

• Troubleshoot and report equipment issues.

• Support production teams to achieve daily targets.

• Complete paperwork and machine records accurately.

• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.

• Work collaboratively with engineering and production colleagues.

What you will need:

• Mechanical Engineering or experience within machinery is required.

• The ability to think fast and thrive under pressure

• To be motivated and able to use your own initiative

• Be flexible with daily working hours for handovers and occasional overtime

• Be reliable, punctual and motivated to learn new skills.

• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Pay and benefits:

• Salary: Competitive

• 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

Interested?

We are also open to applications from candidates who are already within the UK and who require sponsorship, provided you have demonstrable relevant experience.

Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for to [email protected]

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Closing date: 30th January 2027 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward)