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Packing Operative

🏢 Central Employment · 📍 Sedgefield, England · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-6F2D37BD
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are currently recruiting for a manufacturer of plastic packaging for the food industry for Experienced Packing Operatives

Shift Pattern

This role is 3 on 3 off, 12 hour shifts and involves doing both days and nights on a rotating basis.

Alternating 7am – 7pm and 7pm – 7am on a rotating basis - shift rotas will be provided

The Pay

£10.00 per hour for the first 4 weeks

£10.40 per hour after 4 weeks

ALL BREAKS ARE PAID

Rates of Pay will Change from 1st April 2023

PAID BREAKS

Overtime is paid at time and a quarter after full shift set completed for that week

Overview of the role

The successful candidate should have the:

  • Picking and Packing Experience Required as this is very fast paced
  • Good verbal communication and listening skills, all communication both written and verbal must be in English.
  • Ability to use own initiative to work as an individual or as part of a team unsupervised.
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
  • Ability to operate computer equipment for data purposes.
  • Ability to use a variety of measuring equipment.
  • A methodical approach to systems and understanding of the importance of standards and established/agreed systems of work.
  • Able to make decisions based on experience, have confidence to act and make changes within given boundaries.
  • Good personal organisation under pressure from time, internal and external customers.
  • Time management skills.
  • Ability to read and understand written planning and follow verbal instructions
  • A flexible approach to work

Central Employment is a North East based Recruitment Agency, established since 1979 covering temporary and permanent employment contracts across a variety of sectors.

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sedgefield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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Reference ID: Packing- Operative-Sedgefield23

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sedgefield, Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Packing- Operative-Sedgefield23

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