Prep Operative

Posted 26 July 2024
Salary £12.47/h
LocationNorthampton
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Production
Reference017064
Job FunctionOperations
Contact NameMadalina Usmet
Expiry date 28 July 2024

Job description

You may not have heard of us, but we’re sure you’ve tried our products. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,000 colleagues across 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 18 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK’s food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals.

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

 

THIS IS A FULL-TIME ROLE WORKING 40 HRS PER WEEK ON AVERAGE AND THE SHIFT INCLUDES WORKING ONE DAY OF OR BOTH DAYS DURING THE WEEKEND AS WE ARE A 27/7 OPERATION.

WE DO NOT HAVE ANY PART-TIME ROLES.

 

What you’ll be doing 

  • As Preparation Operative you will be an essential part of the production team. 
  • Working in the busy preparation area you will be ensuring our ingredients are prepared to the highest quality and standards.
  • Working as part of the high-risk team preparing raw materials and ingredients to be used to make our products.
  • No experience is necessary as we offer full training and will support you in your role here and can even offer you progression and career opportunities!
  • This is a physical role that requires some heavy lifting. 

 What we’re looking for 

  • Good numeracy and English Language skills both verbal and written. 
  • Can demonstrate working in a safe manner and do good H&S practices. 
  • Accurate and pays attention to detail. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Knowledge of and or experience of working in a FMCG/Warehouse would be advantageous, though full training is provided. 

 

 What you’ll get in return

  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits
  • Holidays
  • Pension up to 8% 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 

 

 Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.