Night Shift Packing Operative

Night Shift Packing Operative

£12.62 per hour | Temp to Perm | Outskirts of Colchester, Essex

Please note: Own transport is essential due to the rural location.

We're recruiting for a night shift Packing Line Operative to join a well-established food production site just outside Colchester. This is a long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity offering full training, job stability, and the chance to develop new skills within a supportive team environment.

About the Role

As a Packing Line Operative, you'll be an important part of the production process, ensuring food products are packed to a high standard and ready for dispatch. You'll work closely with your team to keep the line running smoothly and maintain excellent quality.

Key duties of the Packing Line Operative - Night Shift include:

Preparing and loading ingredients onto the line

Carrying out quality checks and grading products

Packing finished goods and stacking pallets for dispatch

Maintaining a clean and safe work area in line with food safety standards

Assisting with general production tasks as required

What We're Looking For in the Packing Line Operative - Night Shift;

A reliable, hardworking team player

Previous food manufacturing and production experience preferred (but not essential - training provided)

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Flexibility to work occasional extra hours when needed

Own transport (essential due to location)

Shift & Pay

Nights: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay: £12.62 per hour

Optional weekend overtime (Saturday or Sunday, 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM) at enhanced rates

Free on-site parking

Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects

If you're looking for a stable night shift role where you'll be supported and part of a dependable team, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed