Packaging Operator Fixed Term Contract - 3 Months

Beavertown Brewery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Living Wage

Full training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Beavertown Brewery in London is seeking a Packaging Operator on a fixed-term contract to keep production lines running safely and efficiently. You will set up, run and shut down packaging lines, perform quality checks and help maintain a clean, organized workspace.

This role is full-time with a 5 days out of 7 rota, 9-hour shifts including a 30-minute break. Morning and evening shifts rotate 6:00am–midnight, with notices for schedule changes.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, food or drink production.
• Comfort with manual handling.
• Team-oriented and detail-focused.
• Able to follow processes and maintain records.
• Willing to rotate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run and shut down packaging lines.
• Carry out quality checks throughout production.
• Keep the work area clean, safe and organized.
• Spot and help resolve basic equipment issues.
• Complete production and quality records.
• Support stock counts and other packaging activities.
• Work with teammates to keep production moving.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manual handling

Team player

Attention to detail

Follow processes

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Love working in a fast-paced environment? Want to be part of the team behind some of the UK's favourite craft beers?

We're looking for a Packaging Operator to join us at Beavertown on a fixed-term contract. You'll play an important role in keeping our production lines running safely and efficiently, helping us package great beer to the high standards our customers expect.

What you'll be doing

• Setting up, running and shutting down packaging lines
• Carrying out quality checks throughout production
• Keeping your work area clean, safe and organised
• Spotting and helping to resolve basic equipment issues
• Completing production and quality records
• Supporting stock counts and other packaging activities
• Working closely with your teammates to keep production moving

What we're looking for

• Have experience in manufacturing, food or drink production (brewery experience is a bonus)
• Enjoy hands-on work and are comfortable with manual handling
• Work well as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and a good eye for detail
• Can follow processes and keep accurate records
• Can adapt to changing production priorities
• Are happy to work a rotating shift pattern

Experience troubleshooting production equipment would be an advantage, but it's not essential.

Working pattern

This is a full-time, rota-based role working 5 days out of 7, Monday to Sunday.

• 9-hour shifts (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
• Morning and evening shifts between 6:00am and midnight
• Rotating AM and PM shifts
• Your rota will be shared by your manager in advance
• We'll always give you at least 24 hours' notice of any changes to your shift start time

What you'll get

• London Living Wage
• Full training and ongoing support
• Company benefits and employee discounts
• The opportunity to gain experience with one of the UK's leading craft breweries
• A friendly team where everyone works together to get the job done