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Packing Operative
Company
Staffline
Salary
£12.71–£16.94 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Great opportunity to work as a Packing Operative for our client's distribution centre.
Staffline is recruiting Packing Operatives in Minworth.
The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour.
Overtime is available and is paid at £16.94 per hour.
This is a full-time role working fixed shifts and the hours of work are:
- 6am to 2pm
Your Time at Work
As a Packing Operative your duties include:
- Restacking products on pallets (ensuring stability and safety).
- Manual handling (lifting, carrying, and moving goods following proper techniques).
- Completing tasks with attention to detail (e.g., checking labels, quantities, and packaging integrity).
Our Perfect Worker
Our perfect worker will be reliable, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to perform repeated movements.
Applicants must be happy to be on their feet for the duration of the shift.
Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £12.71 - £16.94 per hour
- Fixed shifts
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Uniform provided
- Full training provided
Job Ref: 1IPSMN
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
Important Information
- Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
- Our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
Staffline is recruiting Packing Operatives in Minworth.
The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour.
Overtime is available and is paid at £16.94 per hour.
This is a full-time role working fixed shifts and the hours of work are:
- 6am to 2pm
Your Time at Work
As a Packing Operative your duties include:
- Restacking products on pallets (ensuring stability and safety).
- Manual handling (lifting, carrying, and moving goods following proper techniques).
- Completing tasks with attention to detail (e.g., checking labels, quantities, and packaging integrity).
Our Perfect Worker
Our perfect worker will be reliable, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to perform repeated movements.
Applicants must be happy to be on their feet for the duration of the shift.
Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £12.71 - £16.94 per hour
- Fixed shifts
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Uniform provided
- Full training provided
Job Ref: 1IPSMN
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
Important Information
- Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
- Our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
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