Cut Packhouse - Operative

Vitacress; North Runcton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training provided

4 on / 3 off rota

Job summary

Vitacress Herbs in Runcton is seeking a diligent Cut Packhouse Operative to join our production team. You will pack, weigh and grade fresh herbs, ensuring quality standards are met and packing equipment is used correctly.

A clean workstation and strict Health & Safety compliance are essential as you contribute to daily production targets with your team. This full‑time role offers weekly pay and a 4 on/3 off rota, with training provided to help you excel in a busy, chilled environment near

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Motivated, positive, team‑focused attitude.
• Awareness of Health & Safety – essential.
• Previous food factory experience is a bonus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Packing, weighing and grading fresh herbs.
• Ensuring products meet high quality standards.
• Using packing equipment and scales correctly.
• Keeping workstation clean and tidy.
• Following Health & Safety and Food Safety rules.
• Meeting daily production targets with the team.
• Reporting issues to the Line Leader or Shift Manager.

Skills

Good communication

Team-focused

Health & Safety awareness

Food factory experience (bonus)

Job description

Cut Packhouse Operative

Location: Herbs, Runcton
Pay: £12.90 per hour — paid weekly
Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week
Rota: 4 on / 3 off

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for reliable and motivated people to join our Packhouse team at Herbs Runcton. You’ll be working on our production lines grading, weighing, and packing fresh herbs that go out to major retailers across the UK.

If you like working in a fast‑paced environment and take pride in doing a great job — we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Packing, weighing and grading fresh herbs
• Making sure products meet high quality standards
• Using packing equipment and scales correctly
• Keeping your workstation clean and tidy
• Following all Health & Safety and Food Safety rules
• Meeting daily production targets with your team
• Reporting any issues to the Line Leader or Shift Manager

What we’re looking for

• Good communication skills
• Motivated, positive, team‑focused attitude
• Previous food factory experience — a bonus, but not essential
• Awareness of Health & Safety — essential

Working environment

• Chilled factory environment (PPE available)
• Noise protection zones (hearing protection available)

Why join us?

• Weekly pay
• Supportive team environment
• Training provided
• Job security with a consistent 4 on / 3 off rota

Vitacress Herbs, based just outside historic Chichester, West Sussex, is a primary supplier of Herb and horticulture products in the UK. With our 23-acre site covered in specialist glass houses, we take immense pride in our work ensuring our consumers have a fresh, quality product to enhance their home cooking or enhance their garden environment. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standards and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the herbs that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.