Packing Operative

Thorn Baker Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Production/Packing Operatives in Cheltenham with a pay rate of £14.65 per hour. This is a temporary ongoing role with the potential for permanent placement. Full PPE and training are provided, and candidates must be flexible with rotating weekly shifts. Successful applicants will operate machinery, conduct quality checks, and contribute to team goals in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided after 3 weeks

Overtime paid at a premium rate

Rotating weekly shifts

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Operating machinery

Conducting quality checks

Packing and labelling

Process improvements

Team collaboration

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)

Overview

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

• 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