Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group)

11 job(s) at Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group)

Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group) Dyke, Lincolnshire
06/06/2026
Full time
Technical Services Manager Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.30-17.00 Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) 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. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, leafy and dressed salads, noodles, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,300 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing The Technical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality and food safety management systems across the site, ensuring full compliance with legal, customer, and industry standards. This includes ownership and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), incorporating HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, audit and compliance activities, customer, and product standards, and change control. The role also provides leadership to the Technical Services team, supporting the delivery of a quality-focused culture while ensuring effective management of complaints, coordination of KPI reporting, and maintenance of factory systems (e.g. Redzone, Olympus, and corrective action databases). In addition, the role oversees pest control, traceability systems, and cross-functional collaboration to support the consistent delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality products, enabling the operational teams to maintain high standards. (The role covers the main site at Spalding Road and the smaller Bourne Growing Unit where beansprouts are grown one of our USP's at Bourne) Key Responsibilities Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of site food safety, quality, and compliance programmes, ensuring alignment with HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, food safety legislation, and customer requirements. Provide oversight and guidance to the Technical team responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS), including compliance, audit readiness, traceability, pest control, customer complaints, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement. Support the Specification team in maintaining accurate product specifications, artwork, technical documentation, nutritional information, and labelling in line with customer and legislative standards. Assist the Technical Manager in managing customer relationships and technical matters, acting as a key point of contact during customer visits and audits. Support and coordinate internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, helping to achieve positive outcomes and timely completion of corrective actions. Promote a quality-focused culture through collaborative change management, risk assessment, data review, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work closely with Production, NPD and Supply Chain, supporting these teams in delivering products that are safe, legal, and meet quality and customer expectations. Coach, mentor, and support the Technical Services team, encouraging strong performance, engagement, and alignment What we're looking for: Key Skills & Experience A dedicated and engaged team player who is committed to supporting the team and delivering strong results. Experience working within technical or quality roles in food manufacturing, FMCG, or fresh produce environments, with the ability to positively influence and support team performance. Good working knowledge of HACCP (Level 3 minimum, Level 4 desirable), along with an understanding of TACCP, VACCP, allergen management, food safety legislation, and traceability systems. Solid understanding of BRCGS standards, retailer codes of practice, customer specifications, nutritional requirements, and food labelling legislation. Experience supporting quality management systems, audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within a team environment. Ability to interpret technical data, recognise potential risks and trends, and contribute to the development of effective corrective and preventative actions. Personal Attributes Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Resilient and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail and a consistent approach to high standards. Friendly, approachable, and supportive, with the ability to build positive relationships and encourage team engagement. Confident communicator who can interact effectively with colleagues, customers, auditors, and senior stakeholders, with the ability to positively influence outcomes. Well organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support audit and operational requirements. Competent in IT systems, including Microsoft Excel and customer portals, with the ability to use these tools to support team and business needs. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies At your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group) Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire
05/06/2026
Full time
Quality Systems Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Pension, Life insurance Location: Sutton Bridge Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 8:30-17:00 Contract Type: FTC-12 Months 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 our site in Sutton Bridge is home to around 225 colleagues, producing chilled Indian ready meals for a dedicated customer. What you'll be doing As a Compliance Technologist, you'll support the Technical function by ensuring legal, food safety and quality compliance across the site. You'll provide technical support to customers, suppliers and internal teams while maintaining robust systems, reporting and audit readiness. Role Accountabilities • Provide administrative support for QMS and HACCP compliance • Generate, maintain and report Technical KPI data • Log, Monitor and trend non-conformance, complaints, microbiological and nutritional surveillance data • Coordinate pest control activity and ensure compliance with scheduled visits • Maintain and update the Allergen Risk Assessment and supporting activities eg validation, verification • Perform data entry, trend analysis, manage change procedures and respond to technical information requests • Conduct traceability exercises and drive system improvements • Support audits, site visits and customer communications • Complete internal audits and manage non-conformances • Work with the Specification Technologist to create and update finished product specifications • Support product launches, delists and promotional activity • Assist with export documentation compliance and veterinary officer visits • Provide flexible support across the Technical team and contribute to projects Manage raw materials non-conformance issues and liaises with suppliers to implement root cause analysis and corrective actions effectively. Complete routine sampling and monitoring of raw materials and communicate effectively with suppliers to support continuous improvement. What we're looking for • Experience in a technical or compliance role within a manufacturing environment • Strong understanding of food safety, quality and compliance systems • Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret and trend data • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work calmly and methodically in a fast-paced environment • A proactive and solutions-focused approach • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities • Professional approach with a strong sense of accountability 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. 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 • Company share save scheme • Pension • Life insurance • Greencore Qualifications • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group) Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire
31/05/2026
Full time
Technical Manager Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Sutton Bridge Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08.30 -17.00 Contract Type: Permanent 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. Our site in Sutton Bridge is home to around 225 colleagues, producing chilled Indian ready meals for a dedicated customer. What you'll be doing In this integral role as Technical Manager, you will ensure robust controls are in place to consistently deliver food safety, quality, legality and customer technical requirements. You will take a proactive approach to preventing food safety issues, while ensuring effective systems and controls are in place to manage incidents or crises should they arise. You will lead and motivate the technical team across all aspects of the function, setting the technical agenda for the business unit in line with the site strategy. A key part of the role is defining and embedding a strong quality culture across customer service, raw material management and factory standards, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the site. Role Accountabilities: Ensure food safety, quality, legality and customer standards are clearly defined, implemented, communicated and monitored across the site Lead, maintain and continuously improve HACCP and quality management systems, including risk assessments for new products, processes and raw materials Drive and host technical audits, manage non-conformances and use KPIs, complaints and microbiological data to identify trends and deliver continuous improvement Own technical communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, defining and delivering the customer technical agenda Lead, motivate and develop the technical team through training, PDPs and succession planning, embedding a culture aligned to Greencore values Support NPD and process development, ensuring technical standards are met from concept through to launch Manage the technical budget, support profit improvement initiatives and champion a strong food safety, quality and health & safety culture across the site What we're looking for Strong technical leadership capability within a chilled food manufacturing environment In-depth knowledge of food safety, quality, legality and customer technical standards Proven ability to lead HACCP, quality management systems and technical audits Confidence managing customer and supplier technical relationships Ability to analyse data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement Strong people leadership skills with a focus on coaching, development and succession planning Commercial awareness and the ability to align technical priorities with site and business objectives Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group) Eythorne, Kent
28/05/2026
Full time
QA Manager Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Tilmanstone, Dover Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: 15.00 - 23.30 (May need to be flexible upon occassions due to business requirements) Contract Type: Permanent 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. Our site in Tilmanstone, near Dover, Kent, employs around 850 people and produces millions of bags of leafy salads and prepared vegetables for a dedicated customer. The site operates at a fast-paced, high-volume level. What you'll be doing A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a QA Manager to join our site team. In this key leadership role, you will lead and motivate the Quality Assurance team to effectively monitor and evaluate product and process controls across the site. You will be responsible for understanding, applying, and embedding Greencore, customer, and legal standards, ensuring compliance is consistently achieved and maintained. This role plays a critical part in driving improvements in GMP performance and audit readiness, helping to raise quality standards and strengthen food safety culture across the site. Role Accountabilities Understand and apply Greencore, customer, BRC, and legal standards to ensure ongoing compliance Implement, maintain, and review HACCP, supporting risk assessments and defining controls for new processes, products, and raw materials Manage and continuously improve quality management systems to meet agreed food safety and quality standards Implement and maintain robust audit systems, reviewing findings, identifying trends, and driving preventative actions Support audit preparation and delivery, hosting audits and managing non-conformance close-out Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to meet technical requirements Lead, develop, and manage the QA team, ensuring appropriate training, capability, and succession planning Generate, analyse, and communicate technical KPIs, agreeing and driving action plans through continuous improvement Champion a strong Quality Assurance and food safety culture across the site Ensure a safe working environment for the QA team, meeting health and safety standards What we're looking for Strong background in QA or technical leadership within a food manufacturing environment Confident application of food safety, quality, legal, and customer standards Proven ability to manage HACCP, audits, and quality management systems A people-focused leader who motivates, develops, and builds high-performing teams Clear and confident communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels Collaborative approach when working with operations, technical teams, and stakeholders Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive improvement Proactive mindset with a passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement Commitment to building and sustaining a positive food safety culture We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group) Dyke, Lincolnshire
27/05/2026
Full time
Quality Auditor (FTC- Mat cover) Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions , Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0AT Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: 4 on 4 off / 6am - 6pm Contract Type: Fixed Term Colleagues whose roles are at risk of redundancy and who meet essential role criteria will be given priority consideration for this role. 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. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and hands-on role as a Quality Auditor, you'll audit, monitor, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across site operations. Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide practical technical support while maintaining and promoting quality and food safety standards in line with Greencore, customer, and legal requirements, with guidance from the QA Supervisor or Manager. Role Accountabilities • Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non-conformances and driving corrective actions to closure • Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non-conformances • Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly • Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing • Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out-of-specification results and recommending improvements • Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out-of-tolerance actions • Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out-of-specification results through audits and data analysis • Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf-life assessment, and taste panels • Provide day-to-day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits • Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions • Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards What we're looking for • A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment • A proactive, detail-focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards • Confidence working hands-on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance • Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions • Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels • A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross-functional teams • Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines • Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development • A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group) Dyke, Lincolnshire
22/05/2026
Full time
Specification Technologist Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.30-17.00 Contract Type: Permanent 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. This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, dressed salads, noodles, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding. What you'll be doing In this busy and dynamic role as a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for completing finished product specifications for retailers and managing the retailer systems and processes used to generate finished product packaging. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all specifications, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high standards and support business operations. Role Accountabilities • Complete finished product specifications and artwork on time, ensuring all technical, legal and quality data is accurate and right first time • Work closely with raw materials, packaging and NPD teams to ensure specifications reflect current materials, legal requirements and retailer standards • Manage retailer online systems and specification housekeeping, maintaining accuracy, compliance and critical path delivery • Support audits and customer visits by providing accurate specification and artwork information, reporting non-conformances and identifying improvements • Maintain robust document control, ensuring confidentiality, accurate filing and clear version control of specifications and artwork • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating missing or inaccurate information promptly • Operate safely, comply with legislation, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and the working environment What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to specifications and artwork • Good understanding of retailer specifications, artwork and legal labelling requirements • Ability to manage critical paths and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confidence working with retailer specification systems and technical data platforms • Clear and effective communication skills when working with internal teams and customers • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions • Willingness to learn, develop and build technical expertise within a collaborative team • Commitment to quality, accuracy and compliance in all aspects of work We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group) Low Fulney, Lincolnshire
21/05/2026
Full time
QA Supervisor Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore Meals Spalding Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: 3s and 2s Nights - 18:00pm-06:00am Contract Type: Permanent 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. Our site in Spalding is a vibrant hub where over 1,470 colleagues bring handcrafted sandwich wraps, salads, dips, soups, sauces, and mayonnaise to life across three manufacturing facilities and a distribution centre. What you'll be doing In this busy and engaging role as QA Supervisor, you will play a key part in protecting product integrity and driving continuous improvement across site operations. You'll lead and motivate the QA team to monitor product quality, processing systems, and factory practices, ensuring agreed standards are consistently met and improved. You will help embed a strong quality and food safety culture across the site, championing best practice and supporting compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Role Accountabilities • Lead and motivate the QA team, managing audits, rotas, and resource planning • Ensure compliance with customer Codes of Practice, Greencore standards, and site audit requirements • Drive continuous improvement by closing out non-conformances and trending issues to deliver long-term solutions • Oversee product and ingredient checks against specifications, investigating root causes where required • Promote and embed a strong quality and food safety culture across site operations • Coordinate QA input for product launches and support delivery of technical KPIs • Train, support, and develop the QA team through clear communication and development plans • Operate safely at all times, prioritising health, safety, and environmental improvements What we're looking for • Sound understanding of food manufacturing processes, raw materials, and site equipment • Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems within a manufacturing environment • Confidence leading, motivating, and developing QA teams • Ability to manage audits, non-conformances, and continuous improvement activity • Clear and effective communication skills across all levels of the business • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail • Ability to work collaboratively with operations, procurement, and technical teams • Commitment to upholding high standards of quality, safety, and compliance We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies 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 this advertisement before the stated closing date.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group) Balderton, Nottinghamshire
20/05/2026
Full time
9 Month Fixed-Term Contract 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. Role Purpose: The purpose of the Master Data Analyst role is to be responsible for managing and curating critical master data updates, this role plays a central role in ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability in a fast-paced environment. The role requires following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to execute tasks within agreed SLAs and KPIs. The scope of Master Data team includes creating and maintaining Finance, Customer, Vendor, Material and Product related data domains. Key Accountabilities: 1 Master Data Management Execute requests for creation, updates, or changes to master data in the appropriate systems Ensure that data updates are consistently and accurately undertaken across all relevant systems Engage with stakeholders as needed to gather incomplete data and ensure that required fields are entered Inform requestor and key stakeholders of request status as appropriate Verify and correct master data information prior to syndication when obvious errors are identified Create emergency items and follows up, managing any escalations and exceptions Plan mass update projects and estimate time to execute Execute mass maintenance requests as directed by MDM Manager Liaise closely with data end users throughout the organisation as appropriate Supports business review processes as appropriate Role Accountabilities: 2 Query Resolution Resolve data discrepancies, anomalies and inconsistencies reported by stakeholders or identified during data quality checks Correspond with MDM Manager if further escalation on queries is required 3 Audit & Internal Control Support internal and external audits as required Adhere to all documented procedures, internal controls, governance and policy requirements at all times 4 Communication and Change Management Offer support to team members (where necessary), and actively contributes to collaborative and high-performing team culture Identify continuous improvement opportunities based on role accountabilities Cultivate effective relationships with key internal stakeholders Engage with the MDM Manager on MDM-related updates, issues, progress, and challenges Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely, whether through email, phone calls, or face-to-face interactions Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g., MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel) Demonstrable track record of working in similar Master Data teams. Knowledge of departmental function, terminology and interrelationships for data types Previous experience in working with ERP systems, specifically with SAP S/4 HANA (preferred but not essential) Working knowledge of core finance processes - Order-To-Cash (O2C), Procure-To-Pay (P2P), and Record-To-Report (R2R) Ability to manage time effectively, meeting tight deadlines, prioritise and manage multiple tasks Ability to identify and escalate unstructured and ad hoc issues Excellent service delivery attitude to internal clients and suppliers Comfortable in operating in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, open to change and positively contributes to the growth and transformation of immediate team and in the wide shared services organisation First time right focus with appropriate attention to detail ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in line with Greencore policy requirements 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 Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group)
14/05/2026
Full time
QA Manager - Nights Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Old Leake (PE22 9PN) Near Boston Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Monday - Friday / 18:00 -02:30 Contract Type: Permanent 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. Our site in Old Leake, just outside Boston, Lincolnshire, specialises in chilled Italian ready meals and modern deli products for a dedicated customer. The site employs around 700 people and operates in a fast-paced production environment. What you'll be doing A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a QA Manager to join our site team. In this key leadership role, you will lead and motivate the Quality Assurance team to effectively monitor and evaluate product and process controls across the site. You will be responsible for understanding, applying, and embedding Greencore, customer, and legal standards, ensuring compliance is consistently achieved and maintained. This role plays a critical part in driving improvements in GMP performance and audit readiness, helping to raise quality standards and strengthen food safety culture across the site. Role Accountabilities • Understand and apply Greencore, customer, BRC, and legal standards to ensure ongoing compliance • Implement, maintain, and review HACCP, supporting risk assessments and defining controls for new processes, products, and raw materials • Manage and continuously improve quality management systems to meet agreed food safety and quality standards • Implement and maintain robust audit systems, reviewing findings, identifying trends, and driving preventative actions • Support audit preparation and delivery, hosting audits and managing non-conformance close-out • Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to meet technical requirements • Lead, develop, and manage the QA team, ensuring appropriate training, capability, and succession planning • Generate, analyse, and communicate technical KPIs, agreeing and driving action plans through continuous improvement • Champion a strong Quality Assurance and food safety culture across the site • Ensure a safe working environment for the QA team, meeting health and safety standards What we're looking for • Strong background in QA or technical leadership within a food manufacturing environment • Confident application of food safety, quality, legal, and customer standards • Proven ability to manage HACCP, audits, and quality management systems • A people-focused leader who motivates, develops, and builds high-performing teams • Clear and confident communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels • Collaborative approach when working with operations, technical teams, and stakeholders • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive improvement • Proactive mindset with a passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement • Commitment to building and sustaining a positive food safety culture We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies 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 this advertisement before the stated closing date.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group)
12/05/2026
Full time
QA Supervisor - Nights Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Old Leake (PE22 9PN) Near Boston Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: 3's & 2's / 18:00 - 06:00 Contract Type: Permanent 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. Our site in Old Leake, just outside Boston, Lincolnshire, specialises in chilled Italian ready meals and modern deli products for a dedicated customer. The site employs around 700 people and operates in a fast-paced production environment. What you'll be doing In this busy and engaging role as QA Supervisor, you will play a key part in protecting product integrity and driving continuous improvement across site operations. You'll lead and motivate the QA team to monitor product quality, processing systems, and factory practices, ensuring agreed standards are consistently met and improved. You will help embed a strong quality and food safety culture across the site, championing best practice and supporting compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Role Accountabilities • Lead and motivate the QA team, managing audits, rotas, and resource planning • Ensure compliance with customer Codes of Practice, Greencore standards, and site audit requirements • Drive continuous improvement by closing out non-conformances and trending issues to deliver long-term solutions • Oversee product and ingredient checks against specifications, investigating root causes where required • Promote and embed a strong quality and food safety culture across site operations • Coordinate QA input for product launches and support delivery of technical KPIs • Train, support, and develop the QA team through clear communication and development plans • Operate safely at all times, prioritising health, safety, and environmental improvements What we're looking for • Sound understanding of food manufacturing processes, raw materials, and site equipment • Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems within a manufacturing environment • Confidence leading, motivating, and developing QA teams • Ability to manage audits, non-conformances, and continuous improvement activity • Clear and effective communication skills across all levels of the business • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail • Ability to work collaboratively with operations, procurement, and technical teams • Commitment to upholding high standards of quality, safety, and compliance We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 contribution Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Greencore (Formally Bakkavor Group)
11/05/2026
Full time
Quality Auditor Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Highbridge, TA9 4JR Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 4 on 4 off rotating shift (Day shift 06:00-18:00 2 consecutive shifts) (Night shift 18:00-06:00 2 consecuctive shifts) Contract Type: Permanent Colleagues whose roles are at risk of redundancy and who meet essential role criteria will be given priority consideration for this role. 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. Our site in Highbridge, which is one of our four Desserts sites in the UK, specialises in Cheesecake and Tarts, working closely with our sister site in Devizes that specialise in baked goods. What you'll be doing In this busy and hands-on role as a Quality Auditor, you'll audit, monitor, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across site operations. Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide practical technical support while maintaining and promoting quality and food safety standards in line with Greencore, customer, and legal requirements, with guidance from the QA Supervisor or Manager. Role Accountabilities • Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non-conformances and driving corrective actions to closure • Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non-conformances • Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly • Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing • Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out-of-specification results and recommending improvements • Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out-of-tolerance actions • Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out-of-specification results through audits and data analysis • Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf-life assessment, and taste panels • Provide day-to-day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits • Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions • Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards What we're looking for • A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment • A proactive, detail-focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards • Confidence working hands-on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance • Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions • Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels • A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross-functional teams • Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines • Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development • A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. 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 • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.