Despatch Windows Operator (Yellow)
- Posted 25 July 2025
- Salary £13.19/hour
- LocationEast London
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Production Management
- Reference037646
- Job FunctionOperations
- Expiry date 11 August 2025
Job description
Contract Type: Permanent - Fulltime
Shift Pattern/ Time: 4on 4off, 18:00 - 06:00
Rate: £13.19/hour
Location: Greencore Bow, Twelvetrees Crescent, London E3 3JG
(Please note this is a full-time role only)
Why Greencore?
We’re a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK.
Here at Bow, we have a team of around 1000 colleagues. We produce sandwiches, wraps, platters, sub rolls and baguettes for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Sainsbury’s, Co-op, Asda, Morrisons.
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.
What you will be doing:
- Assemble and prepare sandwich boxes with care, ensuring product quality and accurate use-by dates are checked and maintained
- Palletise finished products by stacking boxes correctly and securely to meet shipping standards
- Operate despatch machinery including belt machines, ice printers, and sealing tape machines safely and efficiently
- Complete and submit all required paperwork accurately and within deadlines, ensuring compliance with company procedures
- Maintain clear and effective communication with the Production Department to coordinate workflow and resolve any issues promptly
- Adhere to health and safety standards and maintain a clean, organized work area
What we are looking for:
- Physically fit to handle manual tasks, including lifting and standing for extended periods
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills (maths and English) essential for accurate packaging and documentation
- Previous warehouse or production experience is preferred but not required — full on-the-job training will be provided
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality and safety standards
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
What you’ll get in return:
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Pension up to 8% matched
- Employee awards and long service awards
- Accredited Greencore qualifications, learning and development opportunities.
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform where you can receive discounts on retail, travel, and more.
- 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.
Please note that due to high numbers of applications, this role may be closed before the posted closing date.