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, 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:
As a Logistics Operative, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Performing basic checks on trucks, including topping up or changing batteries and gas bottles, and reporting any defects or concerns.
Ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Clean As You Go (CAYG) procedures are followed using manual and mechanical tools as necessary, while maintaining a clean and tidy work area.
Observing health and safety protocols in a busy environment with both pedestrians and vehicles.
Communicating effectively with Supervisors, Managers, Drivers, and Visitors.
Taking responsibility for allocated tasks and ensuring their completion.
Working across various environments, including freezer, chill, ambient areas, and outdoor settings (appropriate Personal Protective Equipment will be provided).
Providing Forklift Truck (FLT) support to other departments as needed.
Loading and unloading vehicles.
Storing stock in designated areas.
Issuing stock to the production line.
Receiving training on relevant systems and procedures.What we're looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
A valid Counterbalance Forklift license with at least 12 months of experience.
The ability to work unsupervised.
A calm demeanour under pressure.
Excellent attention to detail.
A collaborative team spirit.
Flexibility to work in all required areas.
Physical capability to lift weights of up to 25kg, demonstrating a reasonable level of fitness.
Willingness to work in temperatures as low as -18 degrees when required.Desirable but Not Essential:
A Flexi/Bendi truck license (training can be provided for the right candidate).
Experience with warehouse scanners and order picking processes.We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day 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, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return:
Holidays
Pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee appreciation events
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Canteen
Onsite staff shop
Free onsite car parkThroughout 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