Abattoir Operative - Days


Company:	Cranswick Country Foods
Salary:	£14.63
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Eye, IP23 8BW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Description:

Join Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry – Eye, Suffolk

Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk, is dedicated to delivering high-quality chicken products. We’re now looking for talented individuals to join us. It’s a win-win: you reach your potential, and we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

We are hiring an EV/Offal Room Operative to join our established team. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the EV/Offal Room, which includes offal packing, grading, and removal of organs.

Shift Pattern:

4 shifts per week on a 3-week rotating shift pattern: 03:45 – 14:15

What You’ll Be Doing:

Support with the general production of our chicken products, including offal packing, grading, and organ removal.

Ensure adherence to Food Safety, Hygiene, and COSHH standards for safe production.

Be flexible as duties and responsibilities may change depending on factory needs.

What We’re Looking For:

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Comfortable working to targets in a fast-paced environment.

High standards of work and attention to detail.

Basic level of written and verbal English.

Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Previous experience in food production is beneficial but not required, as full training will be provided.

Pay & Benefits:

Rate of Pay: £14.63 per hour (inclusive of £1 per hour weekly attendance bonus)

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment to secure your future plus optional enhanced contribution.

‘Feed Your Wellbeing’ Hub: Discounts on retail, dining, and entertainment.

Wellness Perks: Access to local gym discounts and wellbeing support.

Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Save on your commute.

Death in Service Insurance: Providing peace of mind.

Free Parking & Canteen Facilities: Making your workday easier.

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay: Employees with 2-year service.

Buying additional holiday: Improving work-life balance.

Sharesave: Enabling you to financially share in our success.

Interested? Apply Today!

Send your CV and covering letter to cranswickpoultryrecruitment@cranswick.co.uk

Closing Date: 18th August 2026 (Please note that if we receive significant interest, the closing date may be brought forward).

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.

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