Factory Operative - Days Job at Greencore Group (Wisbech)

Job Description

4 on 4 off Day Shift | 07:00 - 19:00 £12.96 Per Hour Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Wisbech, we have a team of 525 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready-to-cook meals for major retailers such as Sainsbury's, Aldi and Co-op.

Job Responsibility

Working on a production line preparing, assembling, and packing food products
Following product specifications and work instructions to ensure products meet customer requirements
Carrying out quality checks and reporting any defects or issues to your Team Leader
Ensuring products are packed, labelled, and coded correctly
Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment at all times
Supporting line changeovers and ensuring production areas are ready for operation
Handling food products safely and following all food safety procedures
Working towards daily production targets and KPIs
Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, and GMP procedures
Reporting any machinery, product, or safety concerns to the relevant manager
Supporting colleagues and working collaboratively as part of a production team
Maintaining high standards of attendance, reliability, and performance

Requirements

Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Can work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Has good attention to detail and takes pride in producing quality products
Can follow instructions and procedures accurately
Works well as part of a team
Demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety, quality, and health and safety standards
Is reliable, punctual, and flexible in their approach to work
Has previous experience within food manufacturing, production, or factory environments (desirable but not essential as full training will be provided)
Is comfortable standing for extended periods and carrying out manual handling tasks

Nice to have

Has previous experience within food manufacturing, production, or factory environments

What we offer

Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Competitive matched pension contributions
Life insurance up to 4x salary
Company Share Save Scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Free Car Parking
Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

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