Packing Operator

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting a Packing Operator to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, temporary basis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Line Leader to ensure batches are produced on time and to the required quality standards and in accordance with relevant company procedures.
• Ensure stock (bulk and components) is supplied to the line to support delivery to plan.
• Safe use of manual handling equipment (electric pallet trucks etc).
• Competent use of IFS.
• Performing quality critical line clearances before and after a filling run.
• Completion of in process checks and associated quality critical documentation.
• Expert operation of the line, including minor troubleshooting.
• Arrange Engineering support when needed.
• Identifying continuous improvement and waste reduction opportunities and supporting their implementation.
• Assist with batch and product changeovers.
• Assess the team for competency in safe and effective operation of the line.
• Assist with training of team in safe and effective operation of the line.
• Support of Validation/trials/misc non-routine activities.
• Able to occasionally deputise for the Line Leader in their absence to ensure production is sustained.

Person Specification:

• Background in production, pharmaceutical, food or regulated industry (desired).
• Leadership potential (desired).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A dynamic, self-motivated individual with a proactive ‘can do’ approach.
• Good numeracy and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Be a competent computer user.
• Have a high attention to detail.
• Competent with documentation.
• Resourceful with an aptitude for problem solving.

Working Hours:

• Week One:
• Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 14:00.
• Friday 06:00 – 13:00.
• Week Two:
• Monday - Thursday 13:45 - 22:00.
• Friday 12:45 – 18:45.
• Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance.
• Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays.
• Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
• Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary.
• AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
• Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc.
• Free onsite parking.

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.

Alternatively, please email your CV directly to jobs@pspersonnelltd.co.uk