Production & Packing Operative

The Best Connection Group Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline catering company near London Gatwick Airport is looking for a Production & Packing Operative. This long-term position offers flexible shifts, excellent pay, and training. Responsibilities include preparing, assembling, and packing products, operating equipment, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and able to work in a busy environment. Benefits include free parking, meals during shifts, and opportunities for progression. Start dates are available once airport clearances are completed.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Hot meals and drinks during shifts

Full uniform and PPE supplied

Supportive, team-oriented workplace

Opportunities to progress into other roles

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and move catering equipment when needed.
• Positive attitude and team collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and pack products to company standards.
• Operate basic production and packing equipment safely.
• Perform quality checks on products and packaging.
• Label, seal, and prepare items for dispatch.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic work areas.
• Handle stock: counting, rotation, and storage.
• Work closely with the team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Hardworking

Team-focused attitude

Comfortable in a busy environment

Willingness to learn

Job description

Production & Packing Operative - Gatwick Airport

Location: Crawley, London Gatwick Airport area

Pay: £12.50 per hour | Overtime: £18.75 | Bank Holidays: £25.00

Hours: Early shift 06:00-15:00 | Rotas: 5 on/3 off or 4 on/2 off (weekends included)

Flexible availability to do both shifts patterns.

Long-term position with potential to go permanent.

Start dates available once airport clearances are completed.

Why Join This Team?

Looking for reliable, long-term work with excellent pay and benefits? Join the team as Production & Packing Operative in a leading airline catering company near London Gatwick Airport. Work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment within the logistics distribution and supply chain industry helping prepare meals and manage catering equipment for passengers worldwide. Full training provided!

Benefits include:

• Free on-site parking
• Hot meals and drinks during shifts
• Full uniform and PPE supplied
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace
• Opportunities to progress into other roles

What You'll Do as Production & Packing Operative

• Prepare, assemble, and pack products to company standards
• Operate basic production and packing equipment safely
• Perform quality checks on products and packaging
• Label, seal, and prepare items for dispatch
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic work areas
• Handle stock: counting, rotation, and storage
• Work closely with the team to meet daily targets

Who We're Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Comfortable on your feet in a busy production environment
• Able to lift and move catering equipment when needed
• Positive, team-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role

How to Apply

If you want consistent shifts, excellent pay, and a lively airport environment, apply today to join the team as a Production & Packing Operative. Start dates available once airport clearance is completed!

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:

• Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
• Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)
• Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
• Provide a full 5-year address history
• Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)