Monday to Friday - 19:00pm to 03:00am
Up to £15.09 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 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 Wisbech, we have a team of 525 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready to cook meals for major retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Co-op.


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. We are looking for individuals who relish the opportunity to work as part of a team in a factory environment. Our environments can be busy, cold and wet, but your safety comes first, and all personal protective equipment will be provided. Duties of this role include;
*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.
We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you join us, 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
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.