Kitting Operative
Greencore
4 on 4 off Day Shift | 07:00 - 19:00
£13.73 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 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 Wisbech, we have a team of 525 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready-to-cook meals for major retailers such as Sainsbury's, Aldi and Co-op.
What you'll be doing:
As a Kitting Operative, you will play a key role in supporting our Sauce Cooks by accurately preparing and supplying ingredients required for each production run. You will be responsible for weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients in line with recipe specifications, ensuring the cooking process can run efficiently and without interruption.
This is a fast-paced role requiring excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and a strong focus on food safety and quality standards.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Preparing and assembling ingredients for Sauce Cooks in line with production schedules and recipe specifications.
- Accurately weighing and measuring ingredients to ensure recipes are followed correctly.
- Checking ingredient batch codes, use-by dates, and product specifications before use.
- Ensuring full traceability of ingredients through accurate completion of paperwork and records.
- Supplying prepared ingredients to the cooking area in a timely manner to support production requirements.
- Following recipe instructions and production plans to ensure ingredients are prepared correctly.
- Monitoring stock levels of ingredients and notifying supervisors of any shortages.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic work area at all times.
- Supporting stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are used in line with FIFO principles.
- Working closely with Sauce Cooks, Production Teams, and Warehouse colleagues to ensure smooth production flow.
- Following all Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety procedures.
- Reporting any quality, stock, or safety concerns to the relevant Team Leader or Supervisor.
- Supporting continuous improvement activities within the preparation and cooking areas.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent attention to detail and can follow recipes accurately.
- Is confident working with numbers and measurements.
- Can complete paperwork and production records accurately.
- Works well in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Has a strong understanding of the importance of food safety and hygiene.
- Is organised and able to manage multiple ingredient preparations at the same time.
- Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Has previous experience within food manufacturing, food preparation, kitchen, bakery, or ingredient handling environments (desirable but not essential).
- Is comfortable carrying out manual handling duties and being on their feet for extended periods.
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contributions
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company Share Save Scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Free Car Parking
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
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