Senior Packaging Operator

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-alcoholic beverage producer as a Senior Packaging Operator in Buckinghamshire. Contribute to premium bottling and canning lines in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing mission-led business with a commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a packaging or production role (drinks or food sector preferred).
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, scale-up environment with evolving processes and systems.
• Practical and mechanically minded with confidence operating and maintaining production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of bottling and canning lines, acting as shift lead or support as required.
• Follow SOPs ensuring packaging quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and improve machinery performance with support from the Packaging Lead.

Skills

Mechanical Mindset

Team Player

Proactive Attitude

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Senior Packaging Operator

Are you a hands-on packaging professional with a mechanical mindset and a focus on quality?

Do you thrive in fast-moving production environments where teamwork and initiative are key?

Want to join the UK’s leading A/F brand and help drive innovation in non-alcoholic drinks?

MacGregor Black is proud to partner with an exciting Beverage Producer in the search for a Senior Packaging Operator. This is a Perm role and is based on-site in Buckinghamshire.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high-performing production team at a purpose-built, state-of-the-art Fermentery. You'll be working across premium bottling and canning lines and contributing to one of the most exciting brands in alcohol-free drinks as they expand across the UK and into international markets.

Key Requirements

• Support day-to-day operation of bottling and canning lines, acting as shift lead or shift support as required
• Follow SOPs with precision, ensuring packaging quality, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently met
• Troubleshoot, maintain and improve machinery performance with support from the Packaging Lead
• Work cross-functionally with warehouse, filtration and fermentation teams during production runs
• Assist with packaging line performance analysis and operational improvements
• Contribute to team training and SOP development as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working environment, taking pride in attention to detail

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a packaging or production role (drinks or food sector preferred)
• Practical and mechanically minded with confidence operating and maintaining production equipment
• Proactive and flexible, with a can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in across functions
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, scale-up environment with evolving processes and systems
• Strong team player with a positive outlook and commitment to high standards
• Enjoys contributing to a strong company culture and being part of a growing mission-led business

Salary – Full salary banding and further info on benefits will be discussed during an initial screening.

To learn more, contact Kieron Hall at MacGregor Black.