Boxing Operative

Flamingo Group; Beeston; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full training provided

Opportunities for development and progression

Friendly and supportive team environment

Job summary

Flamingo Group in Sandy is looking for hardworking and reliable Boxing Operatives to join their production team. In this fast-paced role, you will be responsible for ensuring products are properly boxed, labelled, and stored while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key responsibilities include accurately boxing and labelling products, ensuring correct packaging materials are used, and handling items with care. They offer competitive pay, a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Good level of English, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Box and label products accurately according to customer specifications.
• Ensure the correct box sizes and packaging materials are used.
• Handle products carefully to maintain quality and presentation standards.
• Secure products to pallets and scan items through RFID portals.

Skills

English literacy and numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Boxing Operative
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Company: Flamingo Flowers
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
Reporting to: Boxing Line Leader

About the Role

Flamingo Flowers is looking for hardworking and reliable Boxing Operatives to join our production team in Sandy. This is a fast‑paced role where you will be responsible for ensuring products are boxed, labelled, handled, and stored correctly while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring customer orders are prepared accurately and efficiently for dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

• Box and label products accurately according to customer specifications.
• Ensure the correct box sizes and packaging materials are used.
• Handle products carefully to maintain quality and presentation standards.
• Secure products to pallets and scan items through RFID portals.
• Move and locate boxed products correctly within cold store areas.
• Identify products using labels and ensure all product information is accurate.
• Report quality concerns, damaged products, or stock issues promptly.
• Support productivity targets and contribute to a Right First Time approach.
• Follow boxing procedures to minimise damage, waste, and rework.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety.
• Assist with training and supporting new team members when required.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, Safe Systems of Work, and PPE requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Good level of English, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet targets.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Previous experience in production, packing, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environments is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern offering excellent work‑life balance.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunities for development and progression within the business.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Work for one of the UK’s leading floral suppliers.

If you take pride in producing quality work, enjoy being part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding role in a fast‑paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.