Operator

Greiner Packaging; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 25,261 - 35,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-related pay annual bonus

Fully funded Health Cash Plan

Enhanced company sick pay

5% employer pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave

Additional holiday after 5 years

Corporate Women in Business membership

Diversity Mark Bronze Accredited workplace

Charity Committee and social events

Job summary

Greiner Packaging in Dungannon seeks a dedicated Operator to support production lines in a hands-on role. This position offers various shift schedules, including day and night options, and provides a competitive salary along with numerous benefits such as health care support, pension contributions, and a profit-related annual bonus. No experience is needed, but the ability to communicate in English and a willingness to learn are essential. The site is based in Northern Ireland, requiring permanent right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; must be willing to learn.
• Can communicate effectively in English at B1 level or above.
• Adheres to safety standards for self and others.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery on the manufacturing lines.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Effective communication in English (B1 level)

Adherence to safety standards

Machine operating experience (desirable)

Job description

Job Overview

As an Operator, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our manufacturing lines running smoothly and efficiently. From start‑up to packaging, you’ll be hands‑on with our production machinery, working as part of a supportive, shift‑based team to hit output and efficiency targets. You’ll take pride in producing high‑quality products, maintaining excellent standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene along the way. With a proactive mindset, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in continuous improvement activities, helping us refine our processes and achieve even better results together.

Your Profile

• Operators across all shifts.
• No experience is necessary; willingness to learn.
• Can communicate effectively in English at B1 level or above.
• Adheres to our standards of protecting your own safety and that of others.
• Previous work experience of operating machines is desirable.

Our Offer (Shift Schedules and Pay)

• Day Shift – Two‑week rotation (38 hrs per week)
  • Week 1 – Early shift (39.5 hrs): Mon‑Thu 06:54‑15:00, Fri 06:54‑14:00
  • Week 2 – Late shift (36.5 hrs): Mon‑Thu 14:54‑23:00, Fri 14:54‑18:00
  • Pay: £528.9144 per week / £27,503.5488 per annum
• Night Shift (32.4 hrs)
  • Mon‑Thu 22:54‑07:00 (32.4 hrs)
  • Pay: £491.8190 per week / £25,574.5901 per annum
• Night Shift (38 hrs), 3-week rotation
  • Week 1: Sun 22:36‑07:00, Mon‑Thu 22:54‑07:00
  • Week 2: Sun 22:36‑07:00, Mon‑Thu 22:54‑07:00
  • Week 3: Mon‑Thu 22:54‑07:00
  • Pay: £576.8248 per week / £29,994.8896 per annum
• Weekend Day Shift (36.3 hrs)
  • Friday‑Sunday 06:54‑19:00
  • Pay: £591.5448 per week / £30,760.3296 per annum
• Weekend Night Shift (36.3 hrs)
  • Friday‑Sunday 18:54‑07:00
  • Pay: £677.7791 per week / £35,244.51 per annum

Location & Eligibility

Our site location is in Northern Ireland, therefore you must have a permanent right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit‑related pay annual bonus
• Fully funded Health Cash Plan to support dental and physiotherapy costs
• Enhanced company sick pay
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Death in service benefit (salary × 2)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
• 1 additional holiday per annum after 5 years’ service
• Corporate Women in Business membership for all colleagues
• Diversity Mark Bronze Accredited workplace
• Charity Committee and social events across the year

Equal Opportunity

We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. We welcome all applicants – regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply.