Shift Pattern/ Time: 4 on 2 off, 05:30 - 14:00
Rate: £15.37p/h
Location: Greencore, Carlyon Road Industrial Estate, Unit 7, Carlyon Rd, Atherstone CV9 1LQ
(Please note this is a FULL-TIME role only)
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 Atherstone, we have a team of around 600 colleagues. We produces Sandwiches, Wraps, Rolls, Bircher pots, and Toasties for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Aldi, Costa, and many more.
What you'll be doing -
Set up, operate, and monitor preparation equipment including slicers, dicers, mixers, and other food processing machinery.
Ensure machines are running efficiently and achieve production targets.
Carry out routine quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company specifications.
Complete production paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
Complete and sign off machine cleaning and sanitation in line with cleaning schedules and company standards.
Report machine faults, breakdowns, or quality concerns to the Team Leader or Supervisor.
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team objectives.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet daily production requirements. What we're looking for -
Previous experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment.
Experience operating food preparation machinery.
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
Flexible approach to work and willingness to learn new processes.
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. 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 -
Refer a friend scheme - £250 per friend referred (T&C apply)
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.
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
£15.37 - £15.37 per hour