Shift & Pay
4 on 4 off | 7:00am – 7:00pm (Flexibility to start at 6:45am when required)
£14.67 per hour
Wisbech, we have over 525 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready‑to‑cook meals for major retailers including Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and Co‑op.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Technical Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the production line operates safely, efficiently, and in line with all quality, food safety, and customer requirements.
- Taking ownership of the production line and ensuring it runs efficiently throughout the shift.
- Completing all production and technical documentation accurately and to the required standard.
- Carrying out line start‑up checks and ensuring all pre‑production requirements have been met.
- Monitoring critical control points (CCPs), product quality, weights, temperatures, and specification compliance.
- Ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in real time, maintaining full traceability of products.
- Conducting quality checks and escalating any issues that may impact product safety, legality, or quality.
- Supporting line changeovers and ensuring products are manufactured to the correct specification.
- Liaising closely with Production, Technical, QA, Engineering and Planning teams to maintain line efficiency.
- Identifying, investigating and resolving issues that may affect production performance or product quality.
- Ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP, Food Safety, Health & Safety and site procedures at all times.
- Supporting audits, customer visits and continuous improvement activities where required.
- Monitoring line performance and proactively highlighting opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Acting as a key point of contact on the line and supporting colleagues to ensure standards are maintained.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience within food manufacturing, production, technical, quality, or machine operating environments.
- Experience completing production documentation and working to strict procedures.
- A strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, HACCP and GMP.
- The ability to monitor and maintain compliance against customer and site requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Good computer literacy and confidence completing records and documentation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
- The confidence to challenge standards and elevate issues when required.
- A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team.
What you’ll get in return:
- Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
- Holiday entitlement
- 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 on‑site parking
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
#J-18808-Ljbffr…
