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:
As a Prep Operative, you will play a key role in preparing fresh ingredients ready for production, ensuring all materials meet the required quality, safety, and specification standards. Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for tasks such as washing, cutting, measuring, and organising ingredients to support efficient line operations.
This role goes beyond basic preparation tasks and offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing raw ingredients (e.g. washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning) in line with production requirements
Accurately weighing and measuring ingredients according to recipes and specifications
Ensuring all prepared ingredients meet quality and food safety standards before production use
Following production plans and schedules to ensure ingredients are ready on time
Carrying out quality checks and reporting any issues or inconsistencies
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic work area in line with food safety standards
Adhering to all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures at all times
Supporting the wider production team to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Handling equipment safely, including knives and basic prep machinery where required
Completing relevant documentation accurately, including prep records and checks
Assisting with stock rotation and ensuring correct storage of ingredients (FIFO)
Supporting the training of new team members where required
Carrying out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the line managerWhat we're looking for:
Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar environment is desirable, ideally within fresh produce or a chilled setting
Experience in food preparation or handling ingredients (e.g. cutting, weighing, portioning)
Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet for long periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Good communication and basic numerical skills, with the ability to follow instructions and complete simple paperwork
A flexible approach to shifts and willingness to support other areas when required
A proactive and reliable attitude with a strong focus on teamwork and quality
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Willingness to learn new skills and develop within the roleAt 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
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 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