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4 on 4 off | 7:00am – 7:00pm (Flexibility to start at 6:45am when required) £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 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we produce high-quality food enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. Here at Wisbech, we have a team of over 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 Technical Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the production line operates safely, efficiently, and in line with all quality, food safety, and customer requirements. This is a highly skilled position that combines operational responsibility with technical compliance and line performance.
Job Responsibility
Taking ownership of the production line and ensuring it runs efficiently throughout the shift
Completing all production and technical documentation accurately and to the required standard
Carrying out line start-up checks and ensuring all pre-production requirements have been met
Monitoring critical control points (CCPs), product quality, weights, temperatures, and specification compliance
Ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in real time, maintaining full traceability of products
Conducting quality checks and escalating any issues that may impact product safety, legality, or quality
Supporting line changeovers and ensuring products are manufactured to the correct specification
Liaising closely with Production, Technical, QA, Engineering and Planning teams to maintain line efficiency
Identifying, investigating and resolving issues that may affect production performance or product quality
Ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP, Food Safety, Health & Safety and site procedures at all times
Supporting audits, customer visits and continuous improvement activities where required
Monitoring line performance and proactively highlighting opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Acting as a key point of contact on the line and supporting colleagues to ensure standards are maintained
Requirements
Previous experience within food manufacturing, production, technical, quality, or machine operating environments
Experience completing production documentation and working to strict procedures
A strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, HACCP and GMP
The ability to monitor and maintain compliance against customer and site requirements
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Good computer literacy and confidence completing records and documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments
The confidence to challenge standards and escalate issues when required
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
The ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team
What we offer
Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holiday entitlement
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 on-site parking
Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Ongoing training and career development opportunities