Technical Operative - Day Shift (4 on 4 off)

Greencore Group; Wisbech; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff shop discounts

Holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Company Share Save Scheme

Greencore qualifications

Employee discounts

Wellbeing Centre access

Free car parking

Parental leave policies

Training & development

Job summary

Greencore Group in Wisbech is hiring a Technical Operative on a 4 on/4 off day shift (07:00–19:00). The role focuses on safe, efficient operation of production lines and ensuring products meet quality standards.

You will set up machinery, monitor performance, carry out quality checks, and support engineering and continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, strong benefits, and opportunities to develop skills within a leading food manufacturing group.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Interest in machinery, engineering or manufacturing processes.
• Problem-solving mindset to improve efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality.
• Ability to complete production paperwork accurately.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety, quality and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance and make routine machine adjustments where required.
• Complete product changeovers and line start-ups.
• Carrying out quality, weight and specification checks throughout production.
• Completing production paperwork accurately and recording line performance.
• Identifying and reporting equipment faults, product issues or safety concerns.
• Working alongside the Engineering team to minimise downtime and improve machine performance.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production area.
• Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and GMP procedures.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards within the production area.
• Working towards daily production and efficiency targets.

Skills

Machinery operation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Food safety awareness

Job description

Greencore Group in Wisbech is hiring a Technical Operative on a 4 on/4 off day shift (07:00–19:00). The role focuses on safe, efficient operation of production lines and ensuring products meet quality standards.

You will set up machinery, monitor performance, carry out quality checks, and support engineering and continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, strong benefits, and opportunities to develop skills within a leading food manufacturing group.