Equipment Cleaning Operative

Greencore Group; Worksop; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays

Pension matching

Life insurance

Share save scheme

Greencore qualifications

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing Centre

Free car parking

Parental leave and menopause policies

Free on site gym

Staff company shop

Job summary

Greencore is looking for a hands-on Shift Technician at our Manton Wood site to learn stripping down conveyors, slicers, wrapping machines and other kit used in sandwich production. This skilled, entry-level role suits someone who enjoys taking things apart and rebuilding them, with a focus on mechanical trades.

You’ll work Tue–Sat with a rate of £16.25 per hour and overtime after 48 hours, in a fast-moving team environment prioritising safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Interest or skills in mechanics or machinery and a hands-on mindset.
• Ability to work with and understand mechanical equipment.
• Maths and English at least Entry Level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Strip down conveyor belts, slicers, wrapping machines and other kit on site.
• Assist in maintaining and rebuilding machinery to keep production running.
• Support a safe, accurate and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Mechanics

Machinery

English

Maths

Tools

Conveyor belts

Slicers

Wrapping machines

Mixers

Job description

Shift pattern

- Tuesday to Saturday (Tues - Fri 13:00 - 18:30, Sat 08:30 - 18:00)

Rate of Pay

£16.25 per hour, overtime paid at x1.25 hrs after 48 hours

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 everyday 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 Manton Wood, we have a team of around 1,700 colleagues. We produce sandwiches and wraps for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Aldi and Lidl.

What you'll be doing

• You will be trained to strip down conveyor belts, slicers, wrapping machines, mixers and other kit on site which is used to produce the sandwiches we make.
• This is a skilled role and would suit anyone with an interest / skills in mechanics or machinery who enjoys taking things apart and rebuilding them again.
• It is also a good pathway into the world of engineering - particularly if you are interested in mechanical or/and electrical engineering - this will be good hands on entry level experience.

What we are looking for

• Our hygiene team work to high standards and tight deadlines - so you need to have good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good communication skills are key - you will work as part of the team including Hygiene Operatives, Steam Clean Operatives and other Strip Down Operatives.
• Because you will be handling chemicals and various types of machinery, you need to have a high level of ac it is essential you have Maths (Entry Level 3 and above) and English (Entry Level 3 and above)

We’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. 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
• Competitive Pension Matching
• 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
• Free on site gym
• Staff company shop

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

Please note due to high numbers of applications this role maybe closed before the posted closing date.

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