Line Technician

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs and spices, Cranswick are the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages and burgers, supplying major retailers and food service outlets alike.

We are looking for experienced people who have a background in working on fast-paced production lines within the food industry to work as a Line Technician
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• Completion of all line paperwork, on time and in full, to ensure our traceability and due diligence needs are met
• Carry out pre-start checks of the line, looking for and reporting any issues that may affect production, seeking swift resolution where possible
• Routine checks of metal detector and X-ray
• Recording and inputting of line performance data, initiating feasible improvements
• Visually monitor products on the line, removing and reporting poor quality
• Training others through a comprehensive Line Technician ‘buddy system’

(A full job description of a Production Line Leader is available upon request.)

4on 4off; DAYS 05:45-18:00 and NIGHTS 17:45-06:00

• Training and career development
• Friendly work environment
• Overtime – time and a half after basic hours
• Pension package
• Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to purchase an extra holiday
• Company share scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Additional holiday with service

We are always looking for individuals who share our company values, so if you feel like you would be a good fit, please get in touch with us.

• Worked within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Team/Line Leader or Supervisor, previous experience
• Proven machine operating experience typically gained within a manufacturing environment
• Strong appreciation of safety working practices and good knowledge of basic food hygiene
• Calm under pressure
• Proactive, positive, enthusiastic and demonstrates a ‘can-do attitude’

Internal applicants must inform their line manager before applying and confirm at the interview.

Closing date:
27th February 2026

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.