Factory Operative - Nights

Monday - Friday 19:00-03:00am
Up to: £15.09 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.

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.

What you'll be doing
In this role, your goal is to service the production line with materials as per line schedule in a timely manner to avoid any downtime waiting for raw materials.
To inform the Production Supervisor of any problems concerning raw material availability that may affect the quality of the lines finished product and efficiency of the line

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.
You'll also be making sure that your job is done to a high degree of accuracy and speed in line with company expectations.
Working as part of a team
Following instructions and procedures
Spotting problems
What we're looking for
Full training will be provided if successful in this role but are looking for the following knowledge and experience:

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.

We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make everyday taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Pension up to 8% 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

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career