Night Packing Operative – Fast-Paced Food Factory

Haribo; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount in our Stores

Paid breaks

Subsidised Canteen

Supportive induction period

Sweet treats

Job summary

HARIBO Castleford is seeking a Packing Operative for night shifts. You will support packing operations, follow safety guidelines, and contribute to high-quality product standards.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 December 2026 with Sunday-Thursday nights; shift windows are 22:00-06:05 on Sunday and 21:50-06:05 Monday–Thursday. The team enjoys a fast-paced, supportive environment in the company’s ‘Happy world’ ethos.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing or wider manufacturing (not imperative however beneficial!)
• Awareness and knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
• Good level of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Reliable and supportive team player
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• A passion for HARIBO: Our people, products and values

Responsibilities

• Assisting Operators to achieve departmental targets
• Comprehensive training
• Following Health & Safety guidelines
• Ensuring good levels of housekeeping are maintained within the departments
• Transporting product / materials as required
• Ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards are met
• Completing any relevant documentation
• Maintaining the working area to a safe, hygienic standard
• Inspecting product to quality standards
• Cleaning to the required standards
• Removing waste as and when required

Job description

HARIBO Castleford is seeking a Packing Operative for night shifts. You will support packing operations, follow safety guidelines, and contribute to high-quality product standards.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 December 2026 with Sunday-Thursday nights; shift windows are 22:00-06:05 on Sunday and 21:50-06:05 Monday–Thursday. The team enjoys a fast-paced, supportive environment in the company’s ‘Happy world’ ethos.