General Operative
Days - A Shift 3's and 2's - 6am to 6pm
Pay Rate - Up to £13.97ph
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 in Boston we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL.
What you'll be doing:
The Factory Operative will support daily production activities by preparing ingredients, completing manual handling tasks, and ensuring products move smoothly through the production process. This is a basic, entry-level role and full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilies- Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients following simple instructions and production plans
- Moving products to the next stage of the production process in a timely manner
- Carrying out manual handling tasks to support production requirements
- Completing basic production and safety paperwork as required
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic working environment at all times
- Following all health, safety, and food safety procedures
- Working as part of a team to support daily production targets
- Carrying out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager
What we're looking for:
Applicants must have a good level of education verbal, written and numerical. Experience of the food manufacturing industry is essential, preferably salads and be flexible in their approach to shifts etc. At time the successful candidate may be required to move shifts/department to meet the needs of the business.
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.
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.