Packing Inspector
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Position Overview & Specifications
Packing Inspector
Bridgwater, TA6
Temp to Perm
3 Shift Rotational
Pay Rate: £11.73ph up to £13.54ph
DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN PACKING, QUALITY CONTROL OR INSPECTION? KNOWN FOR AN FOR DETAIL?
gap personnel Exeter are recruiting for 3 Packing Inspectors on a temp to perm basis in Bridgwater, TA6. You will be joining a local company that are committed to delivering packaging solutions to their customers and continually seek to provide a first-class service. Never losing sight of practicality, they unite innovation with experience to provide packaging solutions with impact.
This is a great opportunity for those that are looking to join a company that are able to offer long term stability, full training and genuine career progression and development. From Day 1 you will be provided with a worker training buddy who will assist you on your training and introduce you to the Site Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
The role of a Packing Inspector is varied with duties including:
- Ensuring the smooth running of the packing line
- Final quality checks of packed items, correct label added
- Visual inspection checks
- Reporting any defects, defaults or machine down time
- Working closely with your Line Support to ensure continual production
Should any worker be able to successfully manage the smooth running of 2 Packing lines then additional £1.82ph shift allowance will be included.
Shift Rota Pattern:
- Monday to Friday
- 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm / 10pm – 6am
- Anti-clockwise rotational (AM, Nights, PM)
- 40 minutes break (paid)
- 30 days annual leave
Essential for the role:
- Previous packing / packaging experience (desirable)
- Working as part of a team to production times
- Understanding that the role includes manual handling
- Understanding that the role includes standing for extended periods
The site offers free tea & coffee, subsidised vending machines and all PPE is provided.
Successful candidates we be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.
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Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £11.73-£13.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridgwater, Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Packing Inspector roles across gap trading'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 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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