Food Packing Machine Operator – Rotating Shifts + Allowance

Quest Employment Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Allowance

Potential permanent position

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is hiring a Machine Operative for a busy food production and packing operation in Peterborough. You will operate and monitor packing machinery, ensure products are packed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.

Role offers rotating day and afternoon shifts (6:00am–2:00pm; 2:00pm–10:00pm), Monday–Friday, with Basic Pay £12.85 per hour plus Shift Allowance. Ongoing temporary placement with potential permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of previous Machine Operating experience.
• Experience within food production, manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to identify and report machinery faults.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machinery and report faults or issues.
• Support and oversee Packing Operatives.
• Complete production and packing paperwork accurately.
• Ensure correct labelling and product traceability.
• Follow customer specifications and packing instructions.
• Maintain high Food Safety, Quality and Health & Safety standards.
• Minimise waste and maximise production output.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Work as part of a team to achieve production targets.

Skills

Machine operating

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Paperwork accuracy

Tools

Packing machinery

Job description

Quest Employment Ltd. is hiring a Machine Operative for a busy food production and packing operation in Peterborough. You will operate and monitor packing machinery, ensure products are packed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.

Role offers rotating day and afternoon shifts (6:00am–2:00pm; 2:00pm–10:00pm), Monday–Friday, with Basic Pay £12.85 per hour plus Shift Allowance. Ongoing temporary placement with potential permanent opportunity.