Dartford
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a 3-month fixed-term Pick and Pack Operative to join a busy food/FMCG operation based in Dartford from October to December. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food production, warehousing, picking, packing, chilled environments or FMCG distribution who can work accurately, safely and at pace during a key seasonal period.
The role will involve picking and packing food products, supporting dispatch activity and, in emergency cases only, assisting with driving duties. Candidates must be comfortable working on a rota across Monday to Sunday, with rotating shift patterns across days, evenings and nights.
Responsibilities
Pick and pack food/FMCG products accurately in line with customer orders, production requirements and dispatch deadlines.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse, production or chilled food environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
Ensure all products are packed, labelled and presented correctly before dispatch.
Follow food safety, hygiene and site procedures at all times, including HACCP and clean-as-you-go standards.
Handle products and packages safely, including heavier items where required.
Operate basic warehouse or packing equipment such as scanners, scales, conveyors or packing machinery where trained.
Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area throughout the shift.
Provide support with driving duties in emergency cases only, where required and appropriately authorised.
Skills and experience required
Previous experience within food production, FMCG, picking and packing, warehouse, chilled distribution or a similar operational environment is desirable.
Understanding of food hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards would be advantageous.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to pick, pack, count and record products accurately.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting daily targets.
Reliable, punctual and flexible to work rotating shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
A full UK driving licence would be beneficial due to potential emergency driving requirements.
Working hours
This is a rotating shift role, working up to 40 hours per week. The site operates Monday to Sunday between approximately 04:00 and 01:00, with Early, Late and Night shifts involved
Pay
£13.00 per hour
3-month fixed-term contract from October to December
Opportunity to gain experience within a busy food/FMCG operation
Rotating shift patterns with up to 40 hours per week
Work location
Dartford - in person
If this is something that may be of interest to you, click Apply or reach out to Jack at (url removed)
Salary description
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per year