Packaging Operator and FLT Driver - Rotating Shifts

The Oval Partnership; Bedford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Permanent, full-time employment

Career progression

Job summary

The Oval Partnership is recruiting a Packaging Operator to join the Packaging Operations team at Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford. This permanent, full-time role combines packaging-line operation with forklift driving, production support and logistics duties.

You will operate canning and kegging lines, handle palletisers and automation, and ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained. Immediate start and a three-week rotating shift pattern are required.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT licence and counterbalance/reach licences required.
• Experience operating forklift trucks in manufacturing environments.
• Experience operating packaging lines or machinery in production settings.
• Proficiency with electronic record keeping and SAP/LIMS data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Run canning and kegging lines from start-up through shutdown.
• Operate palletisers, depalletisers, robots and associated automation.
• Supply machinery with materials to maintain continuous production.
• Operate forklift and clamp trucks, including pre-use safety checks.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Record production information, downtime and cleaning times.
• Complete SAP transactions and enter quality data in LIMS.
• Monitor process measures such as temperature and pressure.
• Report equipment, quality and process issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Packaging machinery operation

Quality checks

Electronic records

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

The Oval Partnership is recruiting a Packaging Operator to join the Packaging Operations team at Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford. This permanent, full-time role combines packaging-line operation with forklift driving, production support and logistics duties.

You will operate canning and kegging lines, handle palletisers and automation, and ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained. Immediate start and a three-week rotating shift pattern are required.