Days – A and B shift available 3's and 2's – 6am to 6pm

Pay Rate – £13.97 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 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 Senior Operator will play a key role in supporting and running the production line, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will operate machinery, monitor production processes, and support your team in meeting daily targets. This role goes beyond basic production and provides the opportunity to develop your technical skills on the line. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure smooth and efficient processes

• Preparing and handling ingredients, materials, and products safely and accurately

• Supporting the production line to meet daily targets and deadlines

• Performing quality checks and maintaining production standards

• Completing production and safety paperwork as required

• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic working environment

• Following all health, safety, and food safety procedures

• Supporting colleagues and working collaboratively as part of a team

• Training and mentoring new operatives, sharing knowledge of machinery and line processes

• Carrying out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in food manufacturing is essential, preferably with salads or fresh produce

• Experience operating or supervising production machinery or production lines

• Good verbal, written, and numerical skills

• Flexible approach to shifts and willingness to work across departments if required

• A proactive, responsible attitude with a focus on quality, safety, and teamwork

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.