Pay Rate - £13.71 per hour
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, 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 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Here at Spalding, PE11 3UY we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues.
What you'll be doing:
The Skilled Factory Operator will play a key role in supporting and running the production line, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will operate machinery, monitor production processes, and support your team in meeting daily targets. This role goes beyond basic production and provides the opportunity to develop your technical skills on the line. Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
Operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure smooth and efficient processes
Preparing and handling ingredients, materials, and products safely and accurately
Supporting the production line to meet daily targets and deadlines
Performing quality checks and maintaining production standards
Completing production and safety paperwork as required
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic working environment
Following all health, safety, and food safety procedures
Supporting colleagues and working collaboratively as part of a team
Training and mentoring new operatives, sharing knowledge of machinery and line processes
Carrying out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager
What we're looking for:
Previous experience in food manufacturing is essential, preferably with salads or fresh produce
Experience operating or supervising production machinery or production lines
Good verbal, written, and numerical skills
Flexible approach to shifts and willingness to work across departments if required
A proactive, responsible attitude with a focus on quality, safety, and teamwork
At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.
What you'll get in return:
Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Pension up to 6% matched
Life insurance up to 4x salary
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platformThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career
Salary description
£13.71 - £13.71 per hour