20 Packing jobs in the United Kingdom

CNC Recruitment are seeking multiple Packing Operatives to join our client team in Chard area - a global food production manufacturer. The role involves cutting, wrapping and boxing cheeses, and adhering to safety and hygiene regulations.

Location : Chard area
Job type : Temp - Perm
Working hours:

6am - 4pm

6am - 6pm

7.30am – 5.30pm

6pm – 6am
Salary : £12.70 per hour

Saturday rate of £5.88ph

Sunday rate of 9.05ph

Night shift rate of 5.88ph

Overtime (over 40 hrs) 5.40ph during peak weeks

Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and monitor production/packing machinery and equipment used for cheese making, cutting, and packaging.
• Measure, weigh, and prepare ingredients for cheese production according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations and equipment in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, always ensuring safe working practices. Report any hazards or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of production processes, including any issues encountered during production.
• Work effectively with other team members to meet production targets and deadlines.

Requirements

• Ability to be a supportive and flexible team member
• Be diligent in following instructions and able to work at a fast pace without compromising quality or safety.
• Understand the importance of food hygiene and how to achieve the required standards
• Ability to read, write and speak good English, including numerical information
• Understand and apply safe working practices
• Understand the relationship between the way products are stored, and its quality for the consumer
• Previous dairy/food industry experience is desirable, but training will be give

Benefits

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EPW2
Job Title:
Material Handler
Location:
Telford, Hortonwood
Hours of Work:
6:00-14:00/ 14:00-22:00/ 22:00-6:00 (5 days per week rotating weekly)
Accountable to:
Material Facilitator
Role Overview:
The Material Handler will be responsible for ensuring that all raw materials (base & foil) are prepared on time, in full, conditioned in line with current processes and are available to each foiling line in accordance with the daily production plan. Once production requirements have been met, any residual stock will be returned through the relevant procedures to the Base Warehouse.
Mandatory Responsibilities

• Adherence to all organisational policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality.
• Work positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity.
• Represent the organisation in a positive way as to avoid the damage of corporate image or bringing the company into disrepute.
• Promote and display the Epwin Core Values.

Role Responsibilities

• Delivery of raw materials to foiling lines.
• Communicate information via the relevant communication channels.
• Record all required information for all operations as per company works instructions/procedures.
• Cleansing of raw materials (base / foil returns) in accordance with production systems and processes.
• Alert relevant people to process and product concerns.
• Agree and complete training and development requirements as determined by the Production Facilitator and the training plan.
• Safeguard property issued by the company.
• Ensure workplace is clean and tidy – all housekeeping procedures followed associated with tasks.
• Transfer the knowledge and skills among the team (others).
• Carry out safety checks on lifting equipment as and when required.
• Undertake reasonable duties as and when required.

Performance Measures

• Attendance.
• Competence audits.
• Development of skills and competence in line with the training plan.

Personal Attributes

• Clean, neat and tidy approach to work.
• Punctual and adaptable.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a larger team.
• Good polite manner.
• Motivated to learn and develop skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive approach to the working environment.

Skills/Abilities

• Material Handling Equipment competence
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to use a PC to an operational level.
• Good communication skills.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Packer to join our office team. This position requires a strong focus on quality control, materials handling, and efficient warehouse operations.

We're looking for a dedicated and reliable Packing Room Assistant to join our small team in Berkhamsted.

The role:

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that products are accurately packed and prepared for shipment.

You'll be helping us get our orders ready to send out to customers — this includes packing, labelling and making sure everything looks lovely before it leaves us.

Full training will be given, experience would be great but not essential — just a good eye for detail and a positive, can-do attitude.

Details:

• Part-time: 12–16 hours per week (flexible within office hours)
• 3-month contract
• Office-based in Berkhamsted

If you'd like to be part of a supportive, friendly team and play an important role in getting our products to happy customers, we'd love to hear from you

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack, and label products for shipment according to order specifications.
• Stock Management and organisation
• Utilise warehouse management systems to track inventory and manage stock levels effectively.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure all items meet company standards before dispatch.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Assist with shipping and receiving tasks, including verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 16 per week

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Woodmansterne is looking for a Packing Co-ordinator to lead our team of packers on the production floor at our MK facility, reporting directly to the Post-Production Packing Manager.

This is a hands-on, operational role. You'll be in the thick of the action, planning and directing day-to-day pick-and-pack operations, supporting your team, and ensuring stock conversions are completed on time, in full, and to the agreed standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a floor-based team of packers.
• Plan resources to meet critical production dates.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff into experts in packing processes.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Identify and implement improvements to the packing operation.

We're looking for someone proactive, practical, and enthusiastic—someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced production environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50-£13.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• This role involves leading a team of packers on the production floor. Can you describe your experience in supervising a team, giving clear instructions, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time? Please provide a specific examples.

Work Location: In person

Job Details

Description
You will be working as part of strong and dedicated team.

• Operating the packing line, packing high quality products in a fast-paced environment.
• Packing goods ready for shipment.
• Assembling product parts by hand.
• Preparing machinery before production and carry out testing to make sure all is in working order.
• Complying with our highest quality standards and that of the Food Standards Agency.
• Ensuring relevant records and paperwork are completed on time.
• In this role you will be required to wear appropriate safety protection (PPE), and to comply with our high internal quality standards.

Starting rate £12.25 with a £.00 per hour premium
Overtime rate 150%

Job progression, earn up to 3.50 per hour (plus .00) with the opportunity to increase through our dedicated training program.

• Working pattern - Monday to Friday 10:00pm to 06:00am
• Free onsite parking
• Simply Health cashback plan
• Employee of the Month
• Full training provided, with the opportunities for additional pay
• 50 Refer a friend scheme

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. 

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil  has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance. 

We are currently recruiting for Packing Operatives/Production Operatives to work in our busy Lamb and Beef Boning Departments on site in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a full time, permanent position working from 12.00pm until 10.00pm Monday to Friday with a salary of £12.40 per hour.

Requirements

Job Details:

• Working proficiently as part of a team to ensure the daily planned production is maintained
• Packing meat in to the relevant boxes/packaging required
• Moving the packs to different parts of the factory
• Full PPE provided

Please note, we are a meat manufacturer and you will be required to handle raw meat product.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch

31 days annual leave per year (after probation)

Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.

Hamper at Christmas for all employees.

Company Pension

Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.

Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.

Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees

Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!

CNC Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Packing Line Leader to join a leading food production site based in Cricket St Thomas. This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for overseeing packing line operations, ensuring that cheese products are correctly packed, weighed, labelled, and meet all quality and safety standards.

Job type - Temp to perm

Working hours - Monday to Friday, day shift, Overtime available

Salary - between £14.30 and £17.88 per hour,

Key Duties:

Lead and manage a team on the packing line, ensuring daily targets and production schedules are met.

Monitor product quality, ensuring all items meet company and customer specifications.

Operate and oversee packing machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.

Conduct routine checks to ensure hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards are maintained.

Complete necessary documentation and records, including production logs, CCP monitoring, and quality checks.

Address and report any non-conformances, initiating corrective actions where required.

Maintain a clean and organised working environment in line with company policies.

Support and contribute to site audits and inspections.

Communicate effectively with team members and management, promoting a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

Requirements:

- Essential:

Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

-Key Skills:

Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Good numeracy and basic IT literacy.

Time management and organisational abilities.

Ability to work independently and make effective decisions under pressure.

-Knowledge & Certifications (training provided if required):

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Level 2 HACCP

Basic Health & Safety awareness

Manual handling and chemical safety knowledge

Benefits

Weekly pay

Overtime paid at a premium rate

Free on-site parking

Opportunity for permanent employment

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Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

Kepak McIntosh Donal d are looking for Quality Control Operatives to join our team and provide a vital support service to the assigned production area by ensuring all product complies with required customer specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Working pattern: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, 6am start (need to be flexible with finish time)

Pay Rate: starting from £11.44/h

Role duties:

• Monitor and verify product to ensure compliance to relevant customer specifications through daily check lists, such as: temperature, contamination, labels, weight, packaging etc.
• Monitor and verify that all produced product is within the customer specifications/SOP’s, and within the limits and defined criteria set out in the relevant specifications, such as: weight, eye height, fat colour, dimensions, marbling etc.
• Identify and work with production to correct defects in products.
• Inform and guide production operatives on food safety and customer specifications.
• Collect product samples as required / instructed.
• Participate as required in internal and/or external audits.
• Maintain accurate and legible documented records.
• Any other duties as requested by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Requirements

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile

• Comprehensive understanding of customer specification
• Good communications skills both written and verbal is essential
• Fluent English (verbal and written) is essential
• Knowledge of basic ICT is desirable
• Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P principles is desirable
• Professional approach, strong influencing skills
• Meticulous attention to detail essential
• Commitment to good practice
• Sound understanding of integrity and compliance to food safety and hygiene requirements
• Passionate about customer service
• A decisive, results orientated self-starter with high energy levels and initiative

Benefits

• Competency based rate of pay starting from £1.44/h, and up to 2.16/h depending on experience and qualifications
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop
• Opportunity to earn a performance Bonus
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• Discounts in well known retailers
• Values awards program
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension plans
• Life assurance