Packaging Machine Operator — 4 on/4 off, Long‑Term Temp

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment in Caldicot, Wales, is recruiting a Manufacturing Packaging Machine Operator for a global brewing company. This temporary long-term role involves operating packaging equipment, following strict quality and safety procedures, and meeting KPI targets on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Starting pay is £15.46 per hour with progression to £19.04 and £21.16 at later weeks; overtime rates apply. Overtime can reach £42.32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic mathematics and measurement skills.
• Willingness to learn and upskill.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality, timing and cost requirements.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly routine tasks with attention to detail.
• Comply with statutory, health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Follow packaging and food hygiene regulations, including HACCP.
• Maintain housekeeping, cleaning and 5S standards.
• Carry out basic asset care requirements for machinery.
• Support improvement activities to achieve departmental KPIs, including PI tracking and SIC.
• Attend training to develop new skills and perform packaging-related tasks as directed.
• Participate in team meetings and briefings.
• Ensure internal customer requirements are consistently met.

Skills

Packaging equipment operation

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Packaging or engineering qualification preferred

Job description

Acorn Recruitment in Caldicot, Wales, is recruiting a Manufacturing Packaging Machine Operator for a global brewing company. This temporary long-term role involves operating packaging equipment, following strict quality and safety procedures, and meeting KPI targets on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Starting pay is £15.46 per hour with progression to £19.04 and £21.16 at later weeks; overtime rates apply. Overtime can reach £42.32 per hour.