low risk machine setter technicians

4 days ago

Barnsley S UN, United Kingdom Cranswick Convenience Foods Full time

LOW RISK MACHINE SETTER TECHNICIANS

VALLEY PARK – (BARNSLEY)

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Working Hours: 06:00-18:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team of Machine Setter Technicians to join our Low Risk Production team.

These are hands-on, detail focused roles, which keeps our production lines running smoothly. You will set up, maintain and repair a range of production machinery to help us meet our targets safely and efficiently.

A bit about us

Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the largest cooked meats manufacturers in the UK, supplying high quality cooked meats, from standard tiers through to premium, to leading high street retailers.

With a diverse team of over 1,000 colleagues, every day at Cranswick brings unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth – there has never been a more exciting time to join us

What you'll be doing

As a Machine Setter Technician, you will play a fundamental role in supporting the Production and engineering teams. You will:

· Set up and maintain machinery, be able to prepare, adjust and service production equipment to keep everything running smoothly and reduce waste.

· Fix faults quickly, carrying out repairs, and report any defects to minimise downtime.

· Complete all checks and record accurately, ensuring traceability, product quality and compliance with both company and customer standards.

· Detect and report any equipment defects immediately to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.

· Ensure that production targets are met, reporting to the relevant person in a timely manner if this is not possible.

· Always work safely, following all health and safety and hygiene procedures. Also, wearing correct PPE.

· Be a strong team player, taking reasonable care for your own and other's health and safety while at work.

· Assist with internal and external audits when required.

What we need from you

Essential

We're looking for a proactive team player, with strong attention to detail and key time management skills. Candidates must have an engineering background and experience in managing machinery. Candidates must be computer literate and comfortable operating machinery and systems.

What you'll get in return

We offer a fantastic reward package in return, here's a peek at some of our fantastic benefits:

  • Discounted ShareSave scheme

  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay with service

  • Enhance pension scheme

  • Long service awards – vouchers and enhanced holidays with service

  • Access to our 'Feed Your Wellbeing' hub offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts, as well as access to health and wellbeing support (including 24h virtual GP)

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Opportunity to purchase extra holidays

  • Recommend a friend scheme

  • Death in service

  • Access to discounted and exclusive memberships

  • On site parking

Interested?

Send us your CV and covering letter to and let us know what position you're applying for in the subject of the email.

Closing date: 28th November 2025 (please note that the closing date may be brought forward)

If you are an internal applicant please notify your line manage before applying

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person

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