Packaging Operator -Day & Night Shifts

Interaction Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a Packaging Operator in St Albans to join a busy manufacturing site on rotating day and night shifts. You will operate production and packaging lines, perform changeovers and ensure smooth line performance.

Experience with automated machinery and GMP awareness is helpful. You will complete quality checks, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with the team to meet daily targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging lines efficiently.
• Set up machinery, complete changeovers and clean-downs.
• Load packaging materials and keep lines running.
• Monitor the production process and identify issues.
• Carry out regular quality checks.
• Complete production and batch documentation accurately.
• Identify minor faults and escalate when required.
• Move materials and pallets safely within the production area.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
• Work with the team to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow Health & Safety, quality, GMP and operating procedures at all times.

Job description

Packaging Operator - Manufacturing

St Albans | Full-Time | Permanent | Rotating Day & Night Shifts

Are you experienced in production, manufacturing or packaging and looking for a role where you can develop your skills within a busy, quality-focused environment?

What you'll be doing

• Operating production and packaging lines efficiently.
• Setting up machinery, completing changeovers and carrying out clean-downs.
• Loading packaging materials and keeping production lines running smoothly.
• Monitoring the production process and identifying any issues.
• Carrying out regular quality checks.
• Completing production and batch documentation accurately.
• Identifying minor mechanical issues and escalating faults when required.
• Helping to minimise downtime and waste.
• Moving materials and pallets safely within the production area.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
• Working closely with your team to achieve daily and weekly production targets.
• Following Health & Safety, quality, GMP and operating procedures at all times.

What we're looking for

Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or packaging environment is required. Experience operating automated or semi-automated machinery would be particularly useful, while previous exposure to GMP or another regulated manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

You’ll also need to be reliable, punctual and comfortable working as part of a team. Attention to detail is important, as is a positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes and develop your skills.

Working Hours

This role operates across rotating day and night shifts, so flexibility around shifts, weekends and occasional overtime will be required depending on production needs.

Why apply?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to build their experience within a structured manufacturing environment. You’ll be joining a team where quality, safety and continuous improvement are taken seriously, with opportunities to learn and develop along the way.