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Factory Operative

United Kingdom, Wisbech Employment contract 12.44 - 14.09 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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4on4off 7am - 7pm (may be required to start from 06:45am) 12 hour shift Up to £14.09ph 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

  • Service the production line with materials as per line schedule in a timely manner
  • Inform the Production Supervisor of any problems concerning raw material availability
  • Communication with production managers and Coordinators
  • Locating & batching raw materials ready for the next run
  • Ensuring these batched items are the correct code with useable shelf life
  • Transporting these materials to the line on change over
  • Removing materials from the previous run from the line
  • Topping up materials on the line to ensure sufficient stock is available for use during each production run
  • To ensure adherence to all appropriate systems and procedures
  • HACCP and H&S
  • Making sure that your job is done to a high degree of accuracy and speed
  • Working as part of a team
  • Following instructions and procedures
  • Spotting problems

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a machine operator
  • Strong knowledge of a heavy duty and high-speed machinery
  • Strong ability to use measurement tools
  • Good understanding of production procedures and best practices
  • Excellent knowledge of safety methods and hazard regulations
  • Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and handbooks
  • Good physical stamina and keen attention to detail

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits
  • Holidays
  • Pension up to 6% matched
  • 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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