Production Operative


Company:	Cranswick Country Foods
Salary:	£13.36 - £14.10
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:

About Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry:

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.

Shift Pattern:

Days: 4 shifts per week on a 3 week rotating shift pattern, 06:40 – 17:10 (40 hours)

Days: Tuesday – Saturday, 06:40 – 17:10 (50 hours)

Nights: Monday – Friday 17:10 – 01:40 (40 hours) – part time to be considered

What you will do:

To support with the general production of our chicken products, duties will include: operating machinery, packing, and keeping the production area clean and tidy.

Abiding to Food Safety, Hygiene and COSHH to ensure safe production of our products.

Duties and responsibilities can change regularly based on the factory needs.

What you will need:

Be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative

Enjoy working to targets in a fast-paced environment

Possess high standards of work

Have a basic level of both written and verbal English

Enjoy working as part of a team

Ideally have experience of working within the food production industry, however, this is not necessary as full training will be provided.

Pay and Benefits:

1) Rate of Pay - £13.36 per hour (inclusive of £1 per hour weekly attendance bonus)

2) Rate of Pay - £14.06 per hour (inclusive of £1 per hour weekly attendance bonus)

3) Rate of Pay - £14.10 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.

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