Packing and Checking Operative

Packing and Checking Operative (twilight shift)
We have created a vacancy for a Packing and Checking Operative at our local precision engineering company for a practical and careful person to join the finishing and dispatch team on a permanent basis as the business prepares for growth over the coming years.

Jobs don't come up here very often, only when someone retires or the company is growing, and this time, the company is growing so don't miss out on this opportunity to get in touch if you'd like to find out more!

We have been supplying specialist precision engineered products to a variety of industries for many years from our modern facility in Tewkesbury, which is commutable from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Evesham and surrounding areas.

In current times of uncertainty we have have continued to go from strength to strength. We are long established, we have an impressive list of loyal clients and long term partnerships with our customers across the UK and we are now considering employing two additional Packing and Checking Operatives to join the small finishing and dispatch department to continue to manage with the increasing demand as the company continues to grow.

In this role you will be based in a modern, clean and tidy engineering workshop environment where you will be involved in operating light automated machines, visually checking the quality of our finished products, counting them into batches and packing them carefully to be sent to our valued customers.

This will be the ideal chance for a careful and thoughtful person to use the their skills and to build a career with great prospects for the future, long term job security and very good long term earnings potential.

Job Title: Packing and Checking Operative
Working Hours: Twilight shift working four evenings/nights per week Monday to Thursday. Three days off every week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Pay: £30,200 - £31,500 + very good benefits package
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Contract type: Permanent
Benefits: Life insurance at 2 x your salary at no cost to you, 6% employers pension contribution, The week between Christmas and the New Year off as holiday, great holiday allowance plus holiday entitlement increases with service, free uniform, regular overtime and free on-site parking, Christmas bonus, annual pay review, modern and clean working environment, brand new equipment, long term job security and real opportunities for career progression for those who would like it.

Roles & Responsibilities for Packing and Checking Operative

Operate light automated machines
Carry out visual quality checks on small, light products (full training will be provided)
Prepare and pack products ready for dispatch
Highlight quality issues or inconsistencies to the team leader
This can be a repetitive job so you'll need to be able to concentrate for long periods of the evening/night, always taking pride in the work you’re doing.
You will be part of a wider department so your tasks will vary through the week.
Carry out any associated duties as needed
You’ll be joining a small team, so you'll be welcomed and full training will be given (no experience necessary)

Skills & Experience for Packing and Checking Operative

You’ll ideally have some experience of working in a manufacturing environment or similar although we can consider applications from people with different experience who are capable of picking up the skills needed
You'll need to be happy to operate light equipment
You will have a safe and courteous approach to work
This can be a fast-paced job, working with a high volume of products, so your experience of working in a similar environment will help
You’ll be willing to learn, you'll be self-motivated and committed to doing a great job
You don't necessarily need any experience for this job but you will need a good eye for detail

To apply for this Packing and Checking Operative position
If you’d like to be considered for one of these planned vacancies or if you'd just like to find out more, please use the ‘apply now’ button on this advert to send in your CV or get in touch directly with Tom Andrews on 01242-246-020 or by email on tandrews@meridianbs.co.uk tandrews(at)meridianbs.co.uk tandrews (at) meridianbs (dot) co (dot) uk

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