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Skilled Factory Operative

Job in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13, England, UK
Listing for: Our Vacancies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Food Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.09 GBP Hourly GBP 14.09 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Skilled Factory Operative - Days

4 on 4 off - A Shift (Maybe required to start at 03:00) 12 Hour Shifts Up to £14.09 Per Hour Why Greencore?

We’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast‑moving business, we’re proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals.

In FY25, our shared passion helped usifacts achieve revenues of £1.95bn.

Our extensive direct‑to‑store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food – both our own and from trusted partners – to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever
312 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 line’s finished product and efficiency of the line
  • Communication with production managers and coordinators
  • Locating & batching raw materials ready for the next run
  • Ensuring歌 these batched items are the correct code with usable 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
  • Operating production machines
  • নয় working as part of a team to ensure the product / line runs as it should
  • 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 we are looking for the following knowledge and experience:

  • Prior experience as a machine operator
  • Strong knowledge of 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 beactivar 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.

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