Job Description
4 on 4 off | 06:00 - 18:00 £14.09 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. Here at Wisbech, we have a team of 525 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready-to-cook meals for major retailers including Sainsbury's, Aldi and Co-op. What you'll be doing: As a Quality Assurance (QA) Operative, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are manufactured safely, legally and to the highest quality standards. You will act as the eyes and ears of the Technical Team on the factory floor, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, site standards, food safety legislation and quality procedures. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out quality checks throughout the production process to ensure products meet specification requirements. Monitoring and verifying Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Quality Control Points (QCPs). Completing quality documentation, traceability records and compliance paperwork accurately and in real time. Conducting factory audits, GMP audits and hygiene inspections across production areas. Identifying, reporting and escalating non-conformances and supporting corrective actions. Monitoring product quality attributes including weights, temperatures, coding, packaging and presentation standards. Collecting samples for microbiological, nutritional and shelf-life testing in line with site schedules. Supporting investigations into customer complaints, incidents, non-conformances and quality concerns. Working closely with Production, Engineering and Technical teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement. Ensuring all food safety, HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety procedures are adhered to at all times. Supporting customer audits, site visits and internal audits when required. Providing guidance and support to operational teams regarding quality standards and compliance expectations.
