Packing Operative

Job Title – Packing Operator
Location – Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Salary – £32,000 - £33,000 (DOE)
Shift – Monday to Friday (Rotating: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)

Job Role of the Packing Operator

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Packing Operator to join a globally recognised chemical manufacturing business at their flagship Duxford site. This is a stable and well-structured production environment offering excellent job security, strong benefits, and clear progression opportunities.

Working as part of a small, close-knit team, you will be responsible for operating and setting packing machinery across multiple production lines, ensuring products are packed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is ideal for someone from a manufacturing background who is reliable, hands-on, and eager to learn, with opportunities to progress into more technical roles or leadership positions over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, set, and monitor automatic and semi-automatic packing equipment
• Run multiple production lines packing finished products into boxes
• Carry out quality checks and complete production documentation
• Clean equipment between campaigns, including strip-down and reassembly
• Monitor line performance and ensure smooth operation
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards across the plant
• Work collaboratively to meet daily production targets
• Report hazards, near-misses, and incidents
• Suggest improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency

Sector – Chemical Manufacturing / Production

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment

Desirable Requirements

• Operator Experience 
• Experience within the chemical industry
• Knowledge of SCADA, 5S, or similar production systems

The Packing Operator Will Benefit From

• Competitive salary up to £33,000
• Overtime available (1.5x Saturday, 2x Sunday & Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme and annual incentive payments
• Pension contributions up to 12%
• Private healthcare and employee assistance programmes
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off (increasing with service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking
• Access to 10,000+ training courses and ongoing development
• Clear progression opportunities into technical or leadership roles