Packing Operative

Posted Date 1 week ago(04/03/2025 15:40)
Job ID
2025-1642
# of Openings
8
Category
Production

Overview

Packing Operative

Humdinger, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25

 

At Humdinger, we offer the chance to grow while producing high-quality chocolate products enjoyed across the UK, enjoyed by customers across the UK and proudly stocked by leading retailers.  If you take pride in quality and attention to detail, join us and be part of something sweet!

 

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40

Breaks: 1 x 30-minute break, 2 x 15-minute breaks

Pay Range: Starting at £11.49/hour (£23,899.20 equivalent)

 

Shift Pattern – Why You’ll Love It!

 

12-hour shifts (days and nights), no weekends (except for one Sunday evening shift every 3 weeks)

Week 1: Sunday to Tuesday, 18:00 - 06:00 (3 nights, 5 days off)

Week 2: Monday to Tuesday, 06:00 - 18:00 & Wednesday to Thursday, 18:00 - 06:00 (2 days, 2 nights, 5 days off)

Week 3: Wednesday to Friday, 06:00 - 18:00 (1 day off, then repeat Week 1)

 

Our shift pattern offers full time, regular working hours with no weekend work and plenty of time off in between your shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Support Machine Operators by packing bagged products into boxes.
  • Complete essential quality checks
  • Perform manual handling tasks including picking, packing, and other production duties.
  • Work independently while receiving support from your Team Leader.

Receive training in Level 2 Food Safety, Allergen Awareness, and various other certifications in your first few weeks.

Qualifications

We're in search of committed team players. While prior experience in a food or similar factory environment is beneficial, we encourage discussions with all candidates eager to be part of the Humdinger team.

 

Qualities we value:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure.
  • Adaptability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in manual handling.
  • Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration.
  • A commitment to learning new skills and achieving targets aligned with daily production plans is crucial.

Rewards Benefits

  • 224 hours of annual leave.
  • Paid Breaks
  • Overtime may be available at Time and a half (150%) but is not guaranteed
  • Pension (4% Employer Contributions) 
  • Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  
  • Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.  
  • Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
  • Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
  • Family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
  • Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion 
  • Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
  • Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
  • Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
  • Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
  • Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
  • Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)  
  • Engagement with GroceryAid

About Us

At Humdinger (formally Kinnerton Confectionery), we transform snacking and chocolate into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! 

 

Our manufacturing site is based in Sherburn in Elmet. 

 

What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation. 

 

Join us at Humdinger, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience. 

Application & Interview Process

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

 

Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL), if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an onsite a one stage interview process including a factory tour.   

 

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes. 

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