Factory Operative - Nights

Greencore Group; Wisbech; Remote; GBP 33,958,000 - 45,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Paid breaks

Staff shop discounts

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Company Share Save Scheme

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing support

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Opportunities to develop your career

Job summary

Greencore Wisbech is seeking a Production Operative to join the nights team and help make and pack chilled meals for major retailers. Full training is provided, and prior factory experience isn’t required. You’ll work on the production line, on-time and to quality standards, with strong teamwork and commitment.

Expect safe practices, PPE adherence, neat documentation, and a focus on daily targets in a busy environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits support your wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Factory environment experience isn't required; full training provided.
• Punctual and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Able to work Monday-Friday Nights 19:00-03:00.
• Able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Work on the production line.
• Prepare, handle and pack food products.
• Check products meet quality standards.
• Follow instructions from Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Use PPE and correct equipment.
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Report problems to the Team Leader.
• Meet production targets with the team.
• Move between tasks as needed.
• Complete simple checks and paperwork when required.

Skills

Reliability

Hardworking

Team player

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

Job description

Monday-Friday Nights | 19:00-03:00

£13.96 per hour

NEW Refer A Friend - £350 when you refer a friend to Greencore

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading convenience food businesses.

We employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and US.

At our Wisbech site, we have over 525 colleagues and make chilled ready-to-cook meals for customers including Sainsbury's, Aldi and Co-op.

What you'll be doing:

As a Production Operative, you'll work as part of our Production team helping to make and pack our food products.

This is a busy, hands-on role where you'll work together with your team to make sure products are made safely, on time and to the right quality.

Your duties will include:

• Working on the production line.
• Preparing, handling and packing food products.
• Checking products meet the correct quality standards.
• Following instructions from your Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Making sure the correct equipment and PPE are used.
• Following Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Keeping your work area clean and tidy.
• Reporting any problems or concerns to your Team Leader.
• Working together with your team to meet production targets.
• Moving between different tasks or areas when needed.
• Completing simple checks and paperwork when required.

What we're looking for:

Previous factory experience isn't essential as full training will be provided.

We're looking for people who:

• Are reliable and hardworking.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Can work Monday-Friday Nights 19:00-03:00
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Can follow instructions.
• Are comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Are comfortable being on their feet during the shift.
• Are willing to learn and support the team when needed.

What you'll get in return:

• £13.96 per hour
• £350 Refer a Friend scheme
• Paid breaks
• Staff shop discounts
• Holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company Share Save Scheme
• Employee discount platform
• Wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop your career with Greencore

At Greencore, we put our people at the core. We celebrate diversity and create opportunities for everyone to develop and succeed.

Join our team at Greencore Wisbech and become part of our Production team.