Bagger Operative, Bagger Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Europe is seeking a Bagging Operative to join our Grantham-based team. You will operate and monitor the bagging machine within a frozen chicken production setting, ensuring safe, continuous operation and high product quality.

You will perform quality checks, adjust equipment as needed, and complete production documentation in line with procedures and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes health and safety, hygiene, and effective cross-team communication.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging equipment in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor correct filling and sealing of bags and ensure product packaging quality.
• Carry out regular quality checks on packaging (seal integrity, weight accuracy, labeling, presentation).
• Perform basic machine adjustments and minor repairs to minimise downtime and report issues needing maintenance.

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 - 06.00-14.00/14.0022.00 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