Packing Operative - Fixed Term Contract

Haribo; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount in our Stores

Paid breaks

Subsidised Canteen

Supportive induction period

Sweet treats

Job summary

HARIBO Castleford is seeking a Packing Operative for night shifts. You will support packing operations, follow safety guidelines, and contribute to high-quality product standards.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 December 2026 with Sunday-Thursday nights; shift windows are 22:00-06:05 on Sunday and 21:50-06:05 Monday–Thursday. The team enjoys a fast-paced, supportive environment in the company’s ‘Happy world’ ethos.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing or wider manufacturing (not imperative however beneficial!)
• Awareness and knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
• Good level of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Reliable and supportive team player
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• A passion for HARIBO: Our people, products and values

Responsibilities

• Assisting Operators to achieve departmental targets
• Comprehensive training
• Following Health & Safety guidelines
• Ensuring good levels of housekeeping are maintained within the departments
• Transporting product / materials as required
• Ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards are met
• Completing any relevant documentation
• Maintaining the working area to a safe, hygienic standard
• Inspecting product to quality standards
• Cleaning to the required standards
• Removing waste as and when required

Job description

Role: Packing Operative - Nights

Location: HARIBO Castleford

Contract length: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2026

Shift Pattern: Nights

Sunday - Thursday

Sunday = 22:00 - 06:05

Monday - Thursday = 21:50 - 06:05

Salary: £36,100.29 per annum

Our Packing teams are critical to the smooth running of our operations, providing comprehensive knowledge and technical skill. We're looking for passionate Operators to join our team and have some fun along the way!

Life at the 'happy world' means:

• 20% discount in our Stores
• Paid breaks
• Subsidised Canteen
• A supportive and dynamic induction period
• And you can't forget...sweet treats along the way!

Our mix that awaits you:

• Assisting Operators to achieve departmental targets
• Comprehensive training
• Following Health & Safety guidelines
• Ensuring good levels of housekeeping are maintained within the departments
• Transporting product / materials as required
• Ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards are met
• Completing any relevant documentation
• Maintaining the working area to a safe, hygienic standard
• Inspecting product to quality standards
• Cleaning to the required standards
• Removing waste as and when required

Ingredients that you bring with you:

• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing or wider manufacturing (not imperative however beneficial!)
• Awareness and knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
• Good level of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Reliable and supportive team player
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• A passion for HARIBO: Our people, products and values

Are you looking to work in a fast-faced environment as part of a dynamic team? The 'Happy world' is the place for you!

To be successful in this role you must be available on the evening of Wednesday 4th November 2026 to attend our Assessment Centre.