Machine Minder

Posted 30 January 2026
Salary £13.6 p/h
LocationPark Royal
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Internal
Reference047968
Job FunctionOperations
Expiry date 08 February 2026

Job description

Shift: 6am to  14.30pm

Machine Minder days  

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 every day 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 at Park Royal, we have a team of around 1,150 colleagues. We produce sandwiches, wraps and platters for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons,

Co-op and Poundland.

What you'll be doing

 As a Machine Minder:

  • Ensure the machines are set up correctly so that the product is produced and packaged correctly
  • Ensure the machine is set up correctly according to the product
  • Ensure that there is only one type of packaging on the line at any one time and materials required are readily available to alleviate down time.
  • Regularly complete all compliance checks including camera, date, and code verification checks
  • Ensure that any time is recorded and escalated to the Line Coordinator and other relevant departments

What we’re looking for

 

Full training will be provided if successful in this role but are looking for the following knowledge and experience:

  • Ideally experience within a food manufacturing environment or similar environment
  • Good Literacy and Numeracy skills
  • Ability to work in a fast past, chilled environment
  • Has a keen eye for detail and can demonstrate working in a safe manner and to good H&S practices
  • Able to manage the team and follow management instructions and procedures
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Basic Awareness of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene

 At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make everyday taste better.

 

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

 

What you’ll get in return

  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits
  • Holidays
  • Pension up to 8% matched
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Company share save scheme
  • Greencore Qualifications
  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
  • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
  • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

 

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

 

Please note due to high numbers of applications this role maybe closed before the posted closing date.