Mixing Operative - Boston

Permanent - Full-Time

Salary: Up to £13.97 per hour

Days - 3's and 2's - 4am to 4pm

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.

Here in Boston, we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL.

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 requirements
• Ensuring all products are mixed to the correct specifications and quality standards
• Following recipe instructions and production schedules to meet daily targets
• Carrying out quality checks and reporting any issues or deviations
• Completing production records and food safety documentation accurately
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic work area in line with food safety standards
• Adhering to all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures at all times
• Supporting the wider production team to ensure smooth line operations
• Assisting in the training of new team members where required
• Carrying out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager

What 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 benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• 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.