Packing Operator

Production Packing Operative Location: Barnsley (S70) Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm (approx.), Monday to Friday Contract: Long-term Temporary with Permanent Opportunity About the Role We are currently…

Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 September 2026

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Production Packing Operative

Location: Barnsley (S70)
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm (approx.), Monday to Friday
Contract: Long-term Temporary with Permanent Opportunity

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Production Packing Operative to join our client's growing team within a busy and fast-paced production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual looking to secure long-term employment with the potential of a permanent position.

As part of the packing team, you will be responsible for operating packing machinery, preparing products for wrapping, and ensuring all products meet the highest quality standards before dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

Operating packing and production machinery safely and efficiently.
Packing confectionery products ready for order fulfilment and distribution.
Preparing products for wrapping and packaging.
Carrying out visual quality checks to ensure products meet company standards.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment.
Working effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.
Following all health and safety procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Reliable and punctual with good attendance.
Flexibility to cover alternative shifts during holidays and sickness when required.
Previous production, packing, warehouse, food manufacturing, or factory experience is advantageous but not essential.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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