Packing Line Operative - Night Shift

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  • Colchester, Essex
  • Oct 30, 2025
Seasonal Manufacturing

Job Description

Packing Line Operative - Night Shift
12.62 per hour Temp to Perm Outskirts of Colchester, Essex

Please note: Own transport is essential due to the rural location.

We're recruiting for a night shift Packing Line Operative to join a well-established food production site just outside Colchester. This is a long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity offering full training, job stability, and the chance to develop new skills within a supportive team environment.



About the Role

As a Packing Line Operative, you'll be an important part of the production process, ensuring food products are packed to a high standard and ready for dispatch. You'll work closely with your team to keep the line running smoothly and maintain excellent quality.

Key duties of the Packing Line Operative - Night Shift include:

  • Preparing and loading ingredients onto the line

  • Carrying out quality checks and grading products

  • Packing finished goods and stacking pallets for dispatch

  • Maintaining a clean and safe work area in line with food safety standards

  • Assisting with general production tasks as required



What We're Looking For in the Packing Line Operative - Night Shift;

  • A reliable, hardworking team player

  • Previous food manufacturing and production experience preferred (but not essential - training provided)

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

  • Flexibility to work occasional extra hours when needed

  • Own transport (essential due to location)



Shift & Pay

  • Nights: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

  • Pay: 12.62 per hour

  • Optional weekend overtime (Saturday or Sunday, 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM) at enhanced rates

  • Free on-site parking

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects

If you're looking for a stable night shift role where you'll be supported and part of a dependable team, we'd love to hear from you

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