Machine Operative - Nights

Our Vacancies; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience food manufacturer in Wisbech is seeking a Machine Operator to manage machine operations, perform quality checks, and ensure optimal performance. Candidates should have prior experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to follow safety protocols. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, training, and benefits package including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holidays

Pension up to 8% matched

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing Centre access

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a machine operator.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty and high-speed machinery.
• Good understanding of safety methods and hazard regulations.

Responsibilities

• Configure and operate machines, ensuring full capacity.
• Perform timely quality checks and oversee maintenance.
• Learn best practices and operate different machines.

Skills

Machine operating

Production procedures

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Monday - Friday 19:00 - 03:00

Up to £15.09 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 us 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 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

Machine operators take care of all machine‑specific functions such as configuring the equipment, loading and operating the machines, and optimizing the machine capability. They need to ensure that the machine works at its full capacity, oversee its maintenance, and perform timely quality checks. They should be a self‑starter and should be willing to undergo training, if need be, to understand the operations of new equipment. We are looking for individuals who relish the opportunity to work as part of a team in a factory environment. Our environments can be busy, cold and wet, but your safety comes first, and all personal protective equipment will be provided. Duties of this role include;

• Hands on experience with machine operating and production lines.
• Learning how to operate different machines and processes involved with the production.
• Learn on the job regarding the best practices in the industry.
• Exposure to the production industry and professionals.

What we’re looking for

• 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.

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make everyday taste better.

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

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