Packing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Mach Recruitment are looking for Packing Operatives for our client’s food packaging team in Norwich.
Hours of work will be Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm.
The Position:
- Pack produce as guided by your line leaders/ team leaders.
- Ensure all packaging is checked and is not damaged (i.e. split seals, damaged net etc).
- Ensure the packaging trays are not dirty or broken, and that your work area is clean and tidy.
- Monitor the product quality - the defective products should be removed from the line.
- Clipping – ensure that both hand and automatic clippers are operated in a safe manner and any issues are reported immediately.
- Product dressing – if you are unable to dress the product to the required standard, stop the line and inform your Line Leader.
- Ensure that the product that we pack for our customers is packed correctly and of the expected quality.
- Moving product which involves lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling trays/product.
- Follow company policies and procedures and work in a safe and responsible manner.
Person Specification:
- Be thorough and have good attention to detail.
- The ability to work well with others and follow instructions.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- To be flexible and open to change situations.
- Good coordination and dexterity.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.
Mach Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Packing Operative roles across Mach Recruitment Ltd'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 Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
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 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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