Packaging Technician
25 days ago
Newport
Job Title: Packaging Technician Location: Newport (NP19) Pay: £15.03 per hour increasing to £17.69 after 12 weeks. \n FLT Counterbalance Licence is desirable \n Our client is a global leader in the field of chemistry, providing material solutions that are utilised across a wide range of major industries. They are now recruiting additional Packaging Technicians to join their 24/7 operation. \n Shifts: \n 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) \n 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Operate packaging lines and equipment to deliver high-quality products.\n, • Ensure correct labelling, packaging type, and grade compliance.\n, • Maintain plant and machinery condition using 5S principles.\n, • Follow verbal and written instructions to complete tasks accurately.\n, • Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.\n, • Operate a forklift truck (training provided).\n, • Conduct detailed shift handovers and maintain an electronic logbook.\n, • Collaborate with the shift team to meet objectives.\n, • Perform basic fault-finding on breakdowns.\n, • Inspect packaged goods for defects before dispatch.\n, • Monitor and maintain packaging material inventory levels.\n\n Skills and Experience: \n\n • FLT Counterbalance licence is desirable\n, • Attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Strong communication skills (Face-to-face/Radio/Written/IT)\n, • Eager to learn and apply new skills\n, • Effective team player\n, • Self-motivated and proactive problem solver\n, • Adaptable with a positive attitude in challenging situations\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Overtime payable at x1.5\n, • Pay increase after 12 weeks of service\n, • Pension, holiday, and sick pay\n, • Free parking on site\n, • Canteen on site\n, • Company shares plan after a qualifying period\n\n Roles subject to DBS check, Drug/Alcohol tests, and Pre-Employment Medical checks \n Own transport required due to location of site \n If interested, please apply or call Kalum at Pertemps on .