Packing Operative

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Production/Packing Operatives in Cheltenham for a temporary ongoing role with potential for temp-to-perm. Offering a competitive pay rate, comprehensive training, and a supportive environment, this role requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt to rotating shifts.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Free on-site parking

Overtime paid at a premium rate

Rotating weekly shifts

Ongoing temporary work with potential for a permanent role

Uniform provided after 3 weeks

Responsibilities

• Operating and minding production machinery.
• Conducting quality checks on finished products.
• Packing, labelling, and palletising goods.
• Contributing to process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure targets are met efficiently and safely.

Job description

Production/Packing Operatives - Cheltenham (GL51)
Pay Rate: £14.65 per hour (paid weekly) + Overtime Premiums
Shifts: Weekly rotating - 07:00-15:00 / 15:00-23:00 / 23:00-07:00
Job Type: Temporary ongoing (with potential for temp-to-perm)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for Production/Packing Operatives on behalf of our rapidly expanding client based in Cheltenham (GL51). This is a temporary ongoing opportunity with the potential to become a temporary-to-permanent position for the right candidate.

Full PPE and comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work across a weekly rotating shift pattern.

The Client

With over 100 production sites globally (including 5 in the UK), this client places a strong emphasis on teamwork, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to collaborate to drive success and help build a better future-values at the heart of the company culture.

Role Responsibilities

As a Production/Packing Operative, your duties may include:

• Operating and minding production machinery

• Conducting quality checks on finished products

• Packing, labelling, and palletising goods

• Contributing to process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives

• Supporting the wider team to ensure targets are met efficiently and safely

What's in it for you?

• £14.65 per hour (paid weekly)

• Paid breaks

• Free on-site parking

• Overtime paid at a premium rate

• Rotating weekly shifts to suit various lifestyles

• Ongoing temporary work with potential for a permanent role

• Uniform provided after 3 weeks

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Reference: THO01