Packaging Operator; Temporary
Job in
Penicuik, Midlothian county, EH26 8HN, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
Apex Resources Ltd
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing Production, Food Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Penicuik
Hours:
flexibility of working 4 over 7 shifts per week
Reporting to:
Production Manager
Apex Resources Limited are looking for motivated and organised Packaging Operatives to join our clients growing production team.
You will play a key role in the packaging of finished product, ensuring everything meets our high quality and food safety standards. As the business grows, this role will evolve — so we’re looking for someone who is flexible, positive, and ready to grow with the client.
Key Responsibilities
You will be involved in all aspects of packaging, including:
* Operating our Microcan CP10 canning machine
* Kegging into steel and plastic kegs
* Bottling using the Meheen M6 bottling line
* CIP cleaning and preparation of packaging equipment
* Palletising and preparing finished goods for despatch
* Maintaining site cleanliness in line with SALSA food safety standards
About You
We’re looking for someone who is reliable, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You should have:
* The ability to pick up new tasks quickly and adapt to changing priorities
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
* Basic IT skills, including MS Office
* A full UK driving licence (clean or mostly clean)
* Forklift experience (highly desirable, but not essential)
* Experience in packaging, production, or similar environments is an advantage — but full training will be provided
Contract Pay: £13.85ph, paid weekly
Why Join Us?
* 4-day working week
* Full training provided
* Opportunity to grow with a developing and expanding company
* Work with modern, specialist packaging equipment
If you’re looking to start or build a career in manufacturing and want to be part of a hands-on, growing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV in or call our Motherwell Branch
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