Food Processor

4 months ago


Worksop, United Kingdom Greencore Full time

**Job description**
- **Contract Type - **_Permanent - Full Time
- **Shift Pattern**_**:

- **Multiple available, 17:00 - 05:00
- **Salary**_**:

- **£12.86 per hour (annual up to £23,700, depending on contracted hours)
- **Location - **_Greencore, 3-4, Manton Wood Enterprise Park, Worksop, S80 2RS
- **(Please note this is a full-time role only and you will be required to work some weekend shifts)**_
- **What you'll be doing? As a Preparation Operative you will be -**_
- In this role, you will work in a busy food preparation area, ensuring that ingredients are prepared to the highest quality and standards. You will be part of a high-risk team responsible for preparing raw materials and ingredients for our products.
- Your tasks will involve working with raw materials directly from the supplier and processing them to be suitable for use in sandwiches, flat breads, and wraps. We have advanced machinery that allows us to quickly and efficiently mix, slice, grate, and dice any product into various shapes, sizes, or forms.
- Additionally, you will be responsible for weighing and measuring raw materials, ensuring that the ingredient you are preparing meets the specifications provided by the customer or supermarket. We strive for a "right first time" approach, ensuring accuracy in the preparation process.
- Please note that this role involves physical activity and manual handling.
- **What we’re looking for?**_
- Prior food industry experience is beneficial.
- Proficiency in using measurement tools and scales.
- Good comprehension of production procedures and best practices.
- Strong literacy and numerical skills are necessary. The ability to communicate effectively in English is crucial as the role involves interacting with other departments and achieving sustainable outcomes.
- **What you’ll get in return -**_
- Minimum yearly full-time pay starting from £23,700 (amount may vary depending on the role and shift), excluding overtime.
- Overtime at time and a quarter
- Refer a friend scheme
- Subsidized canteen food and drinks
- Employer pension contributions up to 8%
- Monthly employee awards and long service awards
- Accredited Greencore qualifications, learning and development opportunities
- Discount programme available where you can receive discounts on retail, travel and more
- Free wi-fi
- **Why Greencore?**_

You may not have heard of us, but we’re sure you’ve tried our products because we supply food for all the major supermarkets in the UK. 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, a restaurant with hot food, and a staff shop available to all our colleagues.
- **Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.86 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Night shift
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Please answer these questions - Have you worked at Greencore before?
- Please answer these questions - Are you eligible to work in the UK and confirm you are aged 18 years and above?
- Please answer these questions - Can you commute to work comfortably in your own vehicle? (We do not provide transport)

Work Location: In person