Pay rate: £15.36/hour
Role: Senior Production Operative also called Roller/Cutter/Feeder
Unit: ABC
(Please note that this is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract role (FTC)
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 every day 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 Northampton, we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day . We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer.
What you'll be doing
Operate as a Roller, ensuring all wraps are rolled to company standards and placed back onto the production line.
Operate as a Cutter, aligning sandwiches with the cutting machine to ensure even and accurate cuts.
Operate as a Feeder, placing finished sandwiches into packaging boxes in line with specifications to maintain consistency and quality.
Carry out thorough cleaning and sanitisation of the production line after each product run to meet hygiene and safety standards.
Conduct and record all relevant quality checks, raising any concerns regarding quality or food safety immediately to the Quality Manager or Line Coordinator.
Collaborate with managers to monitor SHE compliance, identifying and reporting any safety issues promptly.
Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient working environment in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
What we're looking for
Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency.
Ability to follow processes, specifications, and hygiene standards accurately.
Team-oriented with good communication skills.
Proactive approach to food safety, health, and workplace safety compliance.
Flexible to work across different roles (Roller, Cutter, Feeder) as required.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Competitive matched pension contributions
Life insurance up to 4x salary
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platformWe'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. Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career
Salary description
£15.36 - £15.36 per hour