Gateshead
Packer / Baler Operative\n\nLocation: Gateshead\n\nShifts: 7am–3pm / 3pm–11pm / 11pm–7am\n\nPay: £12.73 per hour\n\nContract: Temp to Perm opportunity\n\nAre you looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing business that will support, train and develop you\n\nWestray Recruitment Group is delighted to be recruiting multiple Packer / Baler Operatives for our client based in Gateshead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, family-owned manufacturing business that offers stability, training and the chance to secure a permanent role.\n\nThis role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, likes being part of a busy team and takes pride in doing a job well.\n\nWhat is in it for you\n\nTemp to Perm opportunity for the right candidate\n\t\n£12.73 per hour during training\n\t\nShifts available: 7am–3pm / 3pm–11pm / 11pm–7am\n\t\nFull training and ongoing support provided\n\t\nLong-term career prospects with a growing business\n\t\nFriday Greggs food delivery\n\t\nFamily fun days\n\t\nFriendly, supportive working environment\n\nThe Business\n\nOur client is a nationwide manufacturer within the packaging supply chain and has been operating since 2016. The business produces over 300 million units and continues to grow year after year.\n\nThey are a forward-thinking, family-owned organisation with a strong focus on innovation, quality and people. They are committed to supporting their workforce through training, development and opportunities to build a long-term career.\n\nThis is a great opportunity to join a business that values hard work, reliability and a positive attitude.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Packer / Baler Operative, you will play an important part in the day-to-day production and dispatch process. You will be responsible for packing finished goods into boxes, ensuring items are ready for shipment and helping to keep the working area clean, safe and organised.\n\nYour duties will include:\n\nPacking goods into boxes ready for shipment\n\t\nEnsuring products are packed correctly, safely and to the required standard\n\t\nQuality checking items for any defects or damage\n\t\nLabelling, organising and preparing packed goods for dispatch\n\t\nUsing the baling machine to dispose of excess cardboard safely\n\t\nBreaking down and managing cardboard waste in the production area\n\t\nCarrying out manual handling duties, including lifting and moving stock\n\t\nKeeping your workstation clean, tidy and safe\n\t\nCompleting basic paperwork where required\n\t\nSupporting the wider production and warehouse team when needed\n\nThe Person\n\nWe are looking for reliable, motivated and hard-working individuals who are keen to secure a long-term role.\n\nThe ideal candidate will:\n\nBe physically fit and comfortable with manual handling\n\t\nHave a positive attitude and strong work ethic\n\t\nBe able to work in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment\n\t\nTake pride in accuracy, quality and attention to detail\n\t\nBe flexible and willing to support different areas of the business when required\n\t\nBe reliable, punctual and committed to doing a good job\n\t\nHave previous packing, production, warehouse or manufacturing experience, although full training will be provided\n\nThis role would suit someone who has worked as a Packer, Warehouse Operative, Production Operative, Dispatch Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Recycling Operative or General Operative.\n\nWhy Apply\n\nThis is more than just a temporary role. For the right person, this is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term future with a successful and growing business.\n\nYou will receive training, support and the opportunity to become part of a friendly team where your hard work is noticed and valued.\n\nTo Apply\n\nTo apply for this position, please send your CV to:(url removed)\n\nOr call the team on:(phone number removed) Option 1