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
Salary description
£32000.00 - £33000.00 per year