Shift pattern - Thursday to Saturday 17:30 - 05:00
Rate of Pay - £15.98 per hour, overtime paid at x1.25 hrs after 48 hours
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 Manton Wood, we have a team of around 1,700 colleagues. We produce sandwiches and wraps for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Aldi and Lidl.
Our Manton Wood site has a gym, restaurant with hot food and a staff shop available to all our colleagues.
What you'll be doing
Machine operators take care of all machine-specific functions such as configuring the equipment, loading and operating the machines, and optimizing the machine capability. They need to ensure that the machine works at its full capacity, oversee its maintenance, and perform timely quality checks. They should be a self starter and should be willing to undergo training if need be, to understand the operations of new equipment.
Hands on experience with machine operating and production lines.
Learning how to operate different machines and processes involved with the production.
Learn on the job regarding the best practices in the industry.
Exposure to the production industry and professionals.
What we're looking for
Prior experience as a machine operator.
Strong knowledge of a heavy duty and high-speed machinery.
Strong ability to use measurement tools.
Good understanding of production procedures and best practices.
Excellent knowledge of safety methods and hazard regulations.
Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and handbooks.
Good physical stamina and keen attention to detail.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
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
Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Pension up to 6% matched
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 menopause policiesThroughout 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