Verallia UK is one of Europe’s most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the world’s most prestigious spirit brands for over one hundred years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future. As such, the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.
We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals to work as Production Line Operatives within our Finished Goods Product Department at our West Yorkshire site based in Knottingley. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the main purpose of this role is to visually inspect glass containers and ensure that packed ware meets all Company and customer specifications and requirements.
Duties will include, but are not limited to: -
- To visually inspect containers, passing good ware and rejecting faulty ware at a viewing screen or whilst hand packing on the production line.
- To undertake the safe and effective use of automatic and semi-automatic handling equipment.
- To effectively communicate when ware fails to meet Company and customer specification and requirements.
Ideally, applicants will possess some understanding of glass container faults, however, this is not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidates. A keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels is also essential for this role.
A 5‑crew rotating shift pattern offering 12‑hour day and night shifts, with structured blocks of work followed by regular extended rest periods. This provides a predictable rota with built‑in recovery time while supporting a 24/7 operation.
Successful candidates can benefit from the following:-
- Opportunity to develop new skills and develop a career in a successful multi-million-pound organisation.
- Fantastic career progression opportunities for the right individuals.
- Job stability within a growing sustainable industry
- Other benefits associated with a large successful Company such as pension scheme, death in service benefit for all employees regardless of being a pension member, access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support and services including 24/7 support helpline, virtual GP, second medical opinion, cancer care, and much more.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- The site benefits from easy motorway access and provides free onsite parking.
This is an exciting time to join a successful team, make an impact and be a proud part of the future journey of the organisation. Therefore, if you are looking to broaden your skillset and take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, then this could the next step for you and your career.
How to Apply
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Anyone wishing to apply for the above position should do so via the link below submitting an up-to-date CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills.
Alternatively, apply in writing to Jessica Norris, HR Officer, at Verallia UK, 7 Fernley Green Road, Knottingley, WF11 8DJ