Packing Operative

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Scott is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturing business in Edinburgh for a Warehouse & Packing Operative. You will operate packing machinery, pick/pack orders, handle stock and support warehouse operations while upholding safety, quality and productivity standards.

The role requires previous warehouse or manufacturing experience, good communication, and a flexible, reliable approach. There are rotating shifts: 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00 with occasional night slots

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and reliable approach.
• Comfortable with manual handling duties.
• Counterbalance forklift licence (Not essential).
• Experience operating FLT equipment (Not essential).

Responsibilities

• Operating automated packing equipment.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Stock handling and stock rotation.
• Completing operational documentation.
• Maintaining quality, food safety and housekeeping standards.
• Following all health & safety procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible

Job description

Eden Scott is delighted to be supporting a leading food manufacturing business in Edinburgh as they look to recruit a Warehouse & Packing Operative.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for operating packing machinery, order picking, stock handling and supporting warehouse operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating automated packing equipment
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Stock handling and stock rotation
• Completing operational documentation
• Maintaining quality, food safety and housekeeping standards
• Following all health & safety procedures
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Need:

• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and reliable approach
• Comfortable with manual handling duties
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (Not essential)
• Experience operating FLT equipment (Not essential)

Hours: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00-06:00 - Rotating weekly with 1 set of nights every 5 weeks

Hourly Rate: