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Technical Line Operator

United Kingdom, Wisbech Employment contract 14.09 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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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

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