Machine Setter
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Days – 06:00 to 18:00 | 4 days on, 4 days off (including weekends & UK public holidays)
Salary: Starting at £13.50/hr during 12-week paid training, rising to £15.65/hr after training
Contract: Full-time, permanent | Weekly paid
Why Cranswick?
At Cranswick plc, one of the UK’s leading food producers and a proud food manufacturing company, we put our people first. We create a working environment where you can develop your skills, grow your career, and be part of a passionate team delivering top-quality meat products every day.
What’s In It For You?
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Fast-track career progression: Complete our fully paid 12-week training and step up to Advanced Production Operative with an instant pay rise.
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Ongoing support & development: Full PPE provided and continuous learning opportunities.
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Fantastic benefits: Onsite canteen with hot meals, employee share scheme, birthday vouchers, and much more.
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Work-life balance: Enjoy a consistent 4 days on, 4 days off day shift pattern in a modern, refrigerated facility.
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Positive and inclusive culture: Join a friendly, supportive team where your contribution really matters.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Machine Setter and Advanced Production Operative, you’ll play a vital role in our production line by:
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Setting up and calibrating our state-of-the-art meat slicing machines accurately for each product run.
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Loading products into slicing machines efficiently and safely.
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Operating hand slicer machines with care and precision.
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Troubleshooting basic machine settings and escalating technical issues to our Engineering team when needed.
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Completing quality paperwork accurately and supporting our high-quality standards.
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Training and guiding Operatives and Agency staff.
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Deputising for the Team Leader when required.
Who We’re Looking For
We want motivated, dependable people with:
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A sharp eye for detail and the ability to spot any anomalies.
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Good English reading and writing skills.
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A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
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Comfort working in a refrigerated, fast-paced factory environment.
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Previous experience in production or machinery operation is a bonus but not essential — we’ll train the right people!
Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
If you’re looking for a rewarding, long-term career with a company that truly values quality, innovation, and its people — apply now and join the Cranswick family!
Cranswick plc is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to:
📧 [email protected]
Cranswick plc – Quality, innovation, and people at the heart of everything we do.