Mixing Operative

Description

Days – Blue Shift Sun–Wed week 1 / Sun–Tues week 2 – 6am to 6pm

Pay Rate – 14.36 per hour

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 everyday 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 Spalding PE11 3UY, we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co–op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues.

What you'll be doing:

As a Mixing Operative, you will play a key role in the preparation and blending of ingredients to ensure our products meet the highest quality and food safety standards. Working as part of the production team, you will operate mixing equipment, follow precise recipes, and ensure all processes are completed efficiently and safely.

This role goes beyond basic production tasks and offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills within a fast–paced food manufacturing environment. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Operating and monitoring mixing equipment to ensure accurate and efficient blending of ingredients Preparing, weighing, and handling ingredients in line with recipes and production requirementsEnsuring all products are mixed to the correct specifications and quality standardsFollowing recipe instructions and production schedules to meet daily targetsCarrying out quality checks and reporting any issues or deviationsCompleting production records and food safety documentation accurately Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic work area in line with food safety standardsAdhering to all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures at all timesSupporting the wider production team to ensure smooth line operations Assisting in the training of new team members where requiredCarrying out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the line managerWhat we're looking for:

Previous experience in food manufacturing is essential, ideally within fresh produce or a chilled environment

Experience operating a mixing machine or similar production machinery (e.g. weighing, batching, or blending equipment)

Good understanding of working with recipes, measurements, and ingredient control

Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting, including moving ingredients, lifting bags/containers, and being on your feet for extended periods

Ability to work in a fast–paced, target–driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Strong awareness of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

Good verbal, written, and numerical skills, with the ability to complete basic paperwork and follow instructions

A flexible approach to shifts and willingness to work across different departments if required

A proactive, reliable, and responsible attitude with a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet production deadlines

Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and take on additional responsibilities within the role

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

What you'll get in return:

Competitive salary and job–related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 6% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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