Packing Operator

P+S Personnel Services Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Packing Operator to join a team in Great Yarmouth. This full-time, temporary position involves supporting the production line, ensuring quality standards, and operating equipment safely. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail. Night shifts are required, with specific working hours from Mon-Thurs: 21:45-6:00 and Fri: 18:30-23:30. Free onsite parking is available.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Background in production, pharmaceutical, food or regulated industry is desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Line Leader and ensure on-time production.
• Safely operate manual handling equipment.
• Perform quality checks and maintain documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Attention to detail

Problem-solving aptitude

Health and safety awareness

Tools

IFS

Manual handling equipment

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting a Packing Operator to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, temporary basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Line Leader to ensure batches are produced on time and to the required quality standards and in accordance with relevant company procedures.
• Ensure stock (bulk and components) is supplied to the line to support delivery to plan.
• Safe use of manual handling equipment (electric pallet trucks etc).
• Competent use of IFS.
• Performing quality critical line clearances before and after a filling run.
• Completion of in process checks and associated quality critical documentation.
• Expert operation of the line, including minor troubleshooting.
• Arrange Engineering support when needed.
• Identifying continuous improvement and waste reduction opportunities and supporting their implementation.
• Assist with batch and product changeovers.
• Assess the team for competency in safe and effective operation of the line.
• Assist with training of team in safe and effective operation of the line.
• Support of Validation/trials/misc non-routine activities.
• Able to occasionally deputise for the Line Leader in their absence to ensure production is sustained.

Person Specification

• Background in production, pharmaceutical, food or regulated industry (desired).
• Leadership potential (desired).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A dynamic, self‑motivated individual with a proactive ‘can do’ approach.
• Good numeracy and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Be a competent computer user.
• Have a high attention to detail.Competent with documentation.
• Resourceful with an aptitude for problem solving.

Working Hours

• Night shift.
• Mon-Thurs: 21:45pm-6:00am.
• Fri: 18:30pm-23:30pm.
• Free onsite parking.