Packing Operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Perm Hub is recruiting for a Packing Operative in Highbridge. This full-time, temporary role offers a pay rate of £12.71 per hour and a Monday-to-Thursday schedule from 7:30am to 5:00pm, with a view to extension.

You will join a busy food production environment where full training is provided. Duties include loading and inspecting items on the line, weighing ingredients, packing finished products, and ensuring high hygiene standards throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to handle manual tasks.
• Good attention to detail and reliable.
• Punctual and hardworking with a proactive attitude.
• Willing to learn and adapt to different production areas.

Responsibilities

• Load and inspect products on the production line.
• Manually handle materials up to 15 kg.
• Check product quality and label accuracy.
• Weigh ingredients and follow production requirements.
• Pack finished products into trays/boxes and assist with packaging.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Job description

A Packing Operative position is available in Highbridge, paying £12.71 per hour. This full-time, temporary contract runs Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, with the possibility of extension. You will join a manufacturing setting, receiving full training to handle varied duties. Responsibilities include loading and inspecting items on the line, lifting materials up to 15kg, checking quality standards, and weighing ingredients precisely. Reliable, hardworking individuals keen to build production skills will suit this hands‑on role.

Pertemps Bristol Perm Hub seeks candidates ready to contribute across different workflow areas. Prior experience is not essential, as comprehensive instruction ensures competence in all assigned tasks.

Location: Highbridge Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 5:00pm Contract: Temporary, with the potential to continue.

Pertemps are currently recruiting for Food Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing environment in Highbridge. This is a hands‑on role working across different areas of the production process. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates who are reliable, hardworking and keen to learn.

The role depending on the area you are working in, your duties may include:

• Loading and inspecting products on a production line
• Handling raw materials and ingredients, including lifting items up to 15kg
• Checking products for quality and removing any foreign materials
• Weighing ingredients accurately in line with production requirements
• Assisting with the preparation and cooking process
• Inspecting labels and best‑before dates
• Packing finished products into trays and boxes
• Operating or assisting with packing and wrapping machinery
• Building and stacking pallets
• Folding and assembling packaging
• Applying labels, stickers and tamper‑evident seals
• Hand‑tying tags and labels
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
• Following strict food hygiene and health & safety procedures

About You

• Be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Have good attention to detail
• Be reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Have a proactive attitude and use common sense
• Be comfortable working in a warm manufacturing environment
• Be happy carrying out repetitive tasks
• Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Understand the importance of food hygiene
• Be willing to learn and work across different areas of production

Previous food manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Important Information as this is a food production environment, high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness are essential. Candidates must be prepared to follow strict site procedures relating to food safety and hygiene. Due to the nature of the environment, nuts and nut‑based products are not permitted on site.