Label Operator - Day shift
- Posted 17 July 2025
- Salary £13.69/hour
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Supply Chain
- Reference036907
- Job FunctionOperations
- Expiry date 17 August 2025
Job description
Contract Type: Permanent - Fulltime
Shift Pattern/ Time: Friday to Tuesday, 06:00-15:00
Rate: £13.69/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. We supply all the UK’s food retailers with everything, from sandwiches, soups, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals.
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, and 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:
As a Label Operator in the Goods In department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the correct handling and labelling of packaging materials. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the correct use-by dates are printed accurately on the appropriate labels.
- Verifying the commercial update and checking P-codes for all packaging.
- Completing all necessary traceability paperwork, including SPI documentation, ensuring accurate recording of product names, P-codes, and use-by dates.
- Accurately picking all required packaging according to the daily plan.
- Scanning and preparing packaging and labels for transfer to the High Care area.
- Printing and checking dates in line with commercial updates.
- Organising and maintaining the mezzanine area in a clean and efficient manner.
- Ensuring all relevant documentation in your area is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Working quickly and efficiently, both independently and as part of a team, maintaining high standards of organisation and accuracy.
What we are looking for:
- This is a physically active role; candidates should be comfortable with manual handling and being on their feet for extended periods.
- Good basic maths and English skills are essential.
- No previous experience is required – full on-the-job training will be provided.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach.
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.