Production Operative - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of convenience food is seeking a machine operator in Wisbech. This role involves servicing the production line with raw materials and ensuring the quality of operations. Candidates should have prior experience operating high-speed machinery and a strong understanding of safety methods. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

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 employee discount platform

Free Car Parking

Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a machine operator is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of heavy duty and high-speed machinery required.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and handbooks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service the production line with materials as per line schedule.
• Inform Production Supervisor of any raw material availability issues.
• Ensure adherence to all appropriate systems and procedures.

Skills

Prior experience as a machine operator

Strong knowledge of heavy duty machinery

Strong ability to use measurement tools

Good understanding of production procedures

Excellent knowledge of safety methods

Job description

Overview

Monday - Friday 19:00-03:00am

Up to: £15.09 per hour

Why Greencore?

We’re a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better. We’re sure you’ve tried our products because we supply food for all the major supermarkets in the UK!

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 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.
• 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 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.