Fruit & Veg Packer
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Position Overview & Specifications
CareerMakers Recruitment are looking for an enthusiastic Fruit & Veg Packer to work alongside our client team based in Longridge, PR3 area, fast paced environment picking fresh produce accurately and efficiently.
Role
- Picking & packing fruit & vegetables in our warehouse prep room in an accurate and timely manner.
- Working in a fast paced environment and able to meet time sensitive deadlines.
- Certain amount of manual handling.
- Maintaining the units tidiness and cleanliness at all times.
· Packing and preparing of fresh fruit
· Moving trays of fresh fruit from preparation to production
· Basic Quality checks and Quality assurance of fresh fruit
· General production duties
· Some lifting of fruit boxes
· Maintain high levels of housekeeping and ensure food hygiene is adhered to
Experience :
- Previous Production / Warehouse experience
- Teamwork
- Coordination
- Organization
- Planning
- Time management
- Speed and accuracy
- Self-motivation
- Problem-solving
Personal Protective Equipment required: Hi-vis Vest & Safety Boots
Good understanding of Health and Safety & Manual Handling
Reporting to the Prep Room Manager and Supervisor, prepare produce for customers working efficiently and productively whilst ensuring that all food safety and health and safety rules are strictly adhered to.
Working Hours:
Sunday to Friday : 19PM to 05AM (5 days on / 2 days off)
Pay rate : 11.67 £/h
If you’re interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please apply with your CV or give us a call on 01942 834107
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.67 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (required)
Shift availability:
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Fruit & Veg Packer
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fruit & Veg Packer roles across Careermakers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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