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Line Operative

Busy Bee Recruitment

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Line Operative for a temporary role in Ely, Cambridgeshire. The position requires good manual dexterity and the ability to work repetitively on different production lines. The ideal candidate will be reliable and ready to start at the end of July 2025, with competitive earnings and potential overtime available.

Benefits

Possible overtime at weekends
Variety in your work
Onsite parking
Access to more senior roles
Opportunity to work in pairs/groups

Qualifications

  • Able to work at a fast pace on production lines.
  • Reliable and punctual with good attendance.
  • No holiday entitlement from September to November.

Responsibilities

  • Pack Christmas gifts for supermarkets and local retailers.
  • Rotate on different production lines for variety.
  • Ensure quality and efficiency during packing.

Skills

Good manual dexterity
Ability to undertake repetitive work
Able to work at a pace
Can stand for the duration of the shift

Job description

Line Operative

Partnering with Beams Packaging in Ely we are looking for production line workers who can pack Christmas gifts ready for dispatch to supermarkets and local retailers. The role will require good manual dexterity alongside the ability to undertake repetitive work. You will rotate on different lines to provide variety in your week. Reliability and good attendance are essential for this role!

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: End of July 2025

Hours: 6.30am 15.00pm Monday Thursday, Finish 12noon on Fridays

Hourly Rate: GBP12.21 Per Hour (overtime has 25% uplift over 40 hours)

Duration: Temporary to December 2025

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

What our client offers:

  • Possible overtime at weekends
  • Variety in your work to operate different lines
  • Access to more senior roles for workers with relevant experience
  • Opportunity to work in pairs / groups
  • Onsite parking
  • Non English-speaking candidates are able to apply

What we are looking for:

  • Ability to undertake repetitive work
  • Good manual dexterity ability to use your hands for quick paced line work
  • Able to work at a pace
  • Can stand for the duration of the shift

Please note:

  • No holiday to be taken September November
  • Breaks are paid daily so you will be paid for 40 hours per week
  • Bookings for the end of July taken now

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business for this Temporary vacancy.

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