Shift Pattern/ Time: Sunday - Thursday, 22:00 - 06:30
Rate: £14.95 p/h
Location: Unit D Greencore Northampton 15-17 Deer Park Road, NN3 6RX
(Please note this is a FULL-TIME role only)
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:
You will play a key role within our Nut Pod preparation area, ensuring ingredients are prepared and handled to the highest quality, food safety, and production standards.
Working as part of the high-risk production team, you will prepare and process raw materials and ingredients used in the manufacture of our products.
This is a physically demanding role that involves regular manual handling and heavy lifting.
Previous food preparation or food handling experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Please note that this role is based within our Nut Pod area, where nuts and nut-based ingredients are handled and processed. Therefore, this position may not be suitable for individuals with nut allergies due to the nature of the working environment.What we are looking for:
Good level of numeracy and literacy skills both verbal and written
Has a keen eye for detail and can demonstrate working in a safe manner and to good H&S practices
Able to follow management instructions and procedures
Able to liaise and communicate with other departments
Basic Awareness and understanding of Food, Health, and Safety
Ability to work under pressure and flexibleAt 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. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
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 platform
Free car parking
Enhanced parental leave and menopausal policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Please note due to high numbers of applications this role maybe closed before the posted closing date
Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent
Salary description
£14.95 - £14.95 per hour