Packing Operative

Posted 19 May 2025
Salary Base Rate - £12.21 per hour to £15.06 per hour
LocationPeterborough
Job type Temp
Discipline Food Production
ReferenceJ978

Job description

Overview

We are looking for detail-oriented Packing Operatives to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in packing and labelling products in a fast-paced production environment.

Shift Patterns

  • All hours flexible, subject to business requirements. Monday – Friday 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00 - 06:00 rotating ≈ 38.75 core hours per week.

Competitive Pay

  • Base Rate - £12.21 per hour, Tx¼ over core hours Monday – Friday - £15.26 per hour, Tx½ after core hours Saturday & Sunday - £18.32 per hour

  • Backshift from - 18:00 - 22:00 shift allowance above day base rate £1.43 = £13.64 per hour, Night shift 22:00 - 06:00 shift allowance above day base rate £2.85 = £15.06 per hour

Role Responsibilities

  • Efficiently and accurately pack and label products according to company standards.

  • Work at pace to meet production targets while ensuring high levels of quality.

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to uphold safety and hygiene standards.

  • Support team members in achieving collective goals and maintaining a positive work culture.

  • Standing or walking for long periods (depending on shifts)

  • Pushing and pulling up to 15kg in weight / Lifting and moving products up to 15kg

  • Lifting, bending, reaching above the head, crouching and/or stretching

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a production environment with a focus on packing and labelling.

  • Ability to work with precision and accuracy under time pressures.

Day-to-day

On a day-to-day basis, the Packing Operative will be responsible for packing & preparing products for distribution, ensuring they meet quality standards, and collaborating with colleagues to prioritize safety and productivity.

Benefits

  • Club Quest membership, giving you access to a suite of health and financial wellbeing benefits

  • Great progression opportunities

  • Flexible working rotas

  • Full PPE provided

  • Free parking

  • Weekly pay every Friday

  • Temporary to Permanent opportunities

  • Friendly working environment

  • Easily accessible site location - close to public transport