Packing Operative

Packing Operative (Multiple roles available)

Location:

Humdinger Ltd, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25

Pay: £12.73 per hour with potential overtime at 150%

Shift pattern: 12‑hour rotating shifts (days 6am‑6pm & nights 6pm‑6am), no Friday night, Saturday day, Saturday night or Sunday day shift working.

• Week 1: 3 day shifts, followed by 2 days off
• Week 2: 3 night shifts, followed by 5 days off
• Week 3: 2 day shifts + 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off

Closing date:
Friday 12th June 2026

• 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 related certifications during the first few weeks.

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Adaptability to excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in manual handling
• Commitment to learning new skills and achieving daily production targets
• Experience in a food or similar factory environment is beneficial

• Paid breaks and overtime rates at minimum time and a half of basic rate
• Holidays in excess of statutory minimum, all bank holidays off
• Substantial time off between shifts (five days off twice within every three weeks)
• Pension – 4% employer contribution plus Life Assurance at 4 times salary
• Paycare Health Care Cash Plan with allowance for dental, optical, chiropractic, counselling and more
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle‑to‑work and electric car schemes (subject to criteria)

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