Bagger Operative, 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 provided

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Continuous training provided

Free on-site parking

Discounted staff shop

Life cover

Shopping discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Europe in Grantham is seeking a Bagging Machine Operative to run the bagging line in a frozen chicken production environment. You will monitor filling and sealing, ensure weight accuracy, correct labelling, and maintain product presentation to high standards.

You will perform basic machine adjustments and minor repairs to minimise downtime, report faults promptly, and complete all production, quality, and traceability records in line with procedures.

Qualifications

• Duties are focused on operating and monitoring a bagging machine in a frozen environment.
• Attention to quality checks, safety, and hygiene practices in a food production setting.
• Effective communication with supervisors, quality, and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor filling and sealing of bags, ensure weight accuracy and proper labelling.
• Maintain product presentation and identify defects or non-conformances.
• Perform basic machine adjustments and minor repairs to minimise downtime.
• Complete production, quality and traceability documentation accurately.

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

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