Strip Down Operative

Days - Su,Mo,Th,Fr 13:00-18:30, Sa 08:30-18:00

Pay Rate - £16.25 p/h

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 Manton Wood, we have a team of around 1,700 colleagues. We produce sandwiches and wraps for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Aldi and Lidl.

Our Manton Wood site has a gym, restaurant with hot food and a staff shop available to all our colleagues.

What you'll be doing

* You will be trained to strip down conveyor belts, slicers, wrapping machines, mixers and other kit on site which is used to produce the sandwiches we make.

* This is a skilled role and would suit anyone with an interest / skills in mechanics or machinery who enjoys taking things apart and rebuilding them again.

* It is also a good pathway into the world of engineering - particularly if you are interested in mechanical or/and electrical engineering - this will be good hands on entry level experience.

What we're looking for

* Our hygiene team work to high standards and tight deadlines - so you need to have good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

* Good communication skills are key - you will work as part of the team including Hygiene Operatives, Steam Clean Operatives and other Strip Down Operatives.

* Because you will be handling chemicals and various types of machinery, you need to have a high level of ac it is essential you have Maths (Entry Level 3 and above) and English (Entry Level 3 and above)

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

* 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

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.