Production Operative

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Wisbech is seeking a production machine operator to service the production line effectively. This role involves batching raw materials, operating machinery, and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in machine operation and knowledge of safety regulations. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including a pension scheme, and on-the-job training to advance your skills in the food production environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension up to 8% matched

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Free car parking

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a machine operator.
• Strong knowledge of heavy duty machinery.
• Good understanding of production procedures and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Service the production line with materials on time.
• Communicate problems concerning raw materials to supervisors.
• Batch and transport raw materials to the production line.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Knowledge of heavy duty machinery

Use of measurement tools

Understanding of production procedures

Knowledge of safety methods

Ability to read manuals

Attention to detail

Job description

4 on 4 off - 7am to 7pm - (Maybe required to start at 6:45am)

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 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

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
• Operating Production Machines
• 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 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.