Production Oven Operative - Days

Posted 04 November 2025
Salary £14.08 p/h
LocationNorthampton
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Production Management
Reference042285
Job FunctionOperations
Expiry date 04 December 2025

Job description

Shifts available:  Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 14:30

Pay rate:  £14.08 per/hour

 

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 sure you’ve tried our products because we supply food for the all the major supermarkets in the UK!

Here at Northampton, we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 1800 colleagues making high quality premium products every day . We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer.

What you’ll be doing

  • Carry out QM checks to ensure product quality meets company standards.

  • Perform CCP (Critical Control Point) checks in line with food safety requirements.

  • Build and assemble machinery as required for production.

  • Operate machinery safely and efficiently in accordance with company procedures.

  • Work effectively on the production line, including tasks such as:

    • Spreading with a pallet knife

    • Feeding bread

    • Traying up from the line

    • Opening bread for processing

  • Conduct Pre-Start Up Checks for both Health & Safety and Technical compliance before production begins.

  • Accurately fill out all required paperwork for production, technical, and compliance records.

What we’re looking for

  • Ability to perform machinery setup, operation, and basic maintenance.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality.

  • Capability to carry out technical and quality checks accurately.

  • Good understanding of Health & Safety and production procedures.

  • Effective teamwork and communication skills.

What you’ll get in return 

  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits

  • Holiday entitlement

  • Pension up to 8% matched

  • Company shares save scheme

  • Greencore Qualifications and apprenticeship programs

  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform on various outlets

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

 

*We reserve the right to close applications if interviews are concluded ahead of schedule.