Bagger Operative

Pilgrim'S Europe; Grantham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site training

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Staff discounts

Life cover

Refer a friend scheme

Discounted staff shop

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Europe is recruiting a Bagger Operative to join our Grantham team. You will operate and monitor the bagging line in a frozen chicken production setting, ensuring safe, efficient operation and product quality. You’ll complete quality checks, adhere to food-safety standards, and maintain accurate documentation.

The role requires shift coverage Monday to Friday with early/late blocks. We offer training on the job, progression opportunities, a pension scheme, free parking, and staff-shop

Qualifications

• Must be able to monitor filling and seali ng of bags and perform basic machine adjustments.
• Willingness to follow strict quality, hygiene and food-safety standards.
• Able to complete production, quality and traceability documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor correct filling and sealing of bags in a frozen chicken environment.
• Carry out regular quality checks on packaging for seal integrity, weight, labelling and presentation.
• Perform basic machine adjustments and minor repairs to minimise downtime and report issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Health & safety

Tools

Bagging machine

Job description

Pilgrim’s Europe is a leading food manufacturer, and we are currently looking for Bagger Operative to join our dedicated team in Grantham. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive workplace with great opportunities for development.

The Bagging Machine Operative is responsible for operating and monitoring the bagging machine within a frozen chicken production environment. The role involves ensuring continuous, safe, and efficient operation of the equipment while maintaining product quality and food safety standards.

Key responsibilities include monitoring the correct filling and sealing of bags, carrying out regular quality checks on packaging (seal integrity, weight accuracy, labelling, and product presentation), and promptly identifying and addressing any defects or non-conformances. The operative performs basic machine adjustments and minor repairs to minimise downtime and reports any technical issues requiring maintenance support.

The operative is also responsible for completing all relevant production, quality, and traceability documentation accurately and in line with company procedures and legal requirements. Working in a frozen environment, the role requires adherence to health and safety, hygiene, and cold-store working practices at all times, as well as effective communication with supervisors, quality, and maintenance teams.

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday - 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00 alternating Salary starts from £30 056 per year, £578 per week Location: Grantham. NG31 8HZ Benefits at Pilgrim's Europe:

• Competitive salary
• All training provided on the job
• Many progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Continuous training provided
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted employee shop
• Life cover
• Shopping discounts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Discounted staff shop