Packing Operative

UNAVAILABLE; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided transport

Job summary

Dunbia is hiring for packing operatives in Bedford, UK. The role involves packing, weighing and labelling meat products to customer specifications, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Training is provided and there is potential for progression within the company.

Pay starts at £12.71 per hour, rising to £12.90 after training completion, with company transport from Bedford Town Centre available if required.

Qualifications

• Experience within other food factory environments is desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate with progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Packing, weighing and labelling meat products to customer specifications.
• Team-based role with support from fellow packers to meet daily goals.

Job description

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (08/10/2026 10:45)

Job ID 2026-5678

Location : Name Dunbia Cardington

Discipline Operations

End Dated 31/10/2026

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

Job Locations UK-Bedfordshire-Bedford

Overview

Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm

Pay: £12.71 per hour, rising to £12.90 per hour after training completion.

Company provided transport from Bedford Town Centre is available if required

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an opportunity to join a well-established team within our Boning Hall where we are now recruiting for a number of packing operatives.

Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for the packing, weighing and labelling of meat products to our customer specifications.

It’s a real team effort and you’ll benefit from the support and company of your fellow packers as you work to achieve your daily goals.

Qualifications

Experience within other food factory environments is desirable but not essential. However, full training will be provided for the right candidate with considerable availability for progression in the company for successful candidates.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.

Dunbia is a true market leader operating globally and our desire to create better food naturally is the driving force behind everything we do.