Packaging Technician
- Location: Newport
- Salary: £14.17 - £25.00 per hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Date Posted: 11/03/2025
Job Title: Packaging Technician
Location: Newport (NP19)
Pay: £14.17 per hour increasing to £16.67 after 12 weeks.
FLT Counterbalance Licence is desirable
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.
Shifts:
- 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)
- 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate packaging lines and equipment to deliver high-quality products.
- Ensure correct labelling, packaging type, and grade compliance.
- Maintain plant and machinery condition using 5S principles.
- Follow verbal and written instructions to complete tasks accurately.
- Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
- Operate a forklift truck (training provided).
- Conduct detailed shift handovers and maintain an electronic logbook.
- Collaborate with the shift team to meet objectives.
- Perform basic fault-finding on breakdowns.
- Inspect packaged goods for defects before dispatch.
- Monitor and maintain packaging material inventory levels.
Skills and Experience:
- FLT Counterbalance licence is desirable
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills (Face-to-face/Radio/Written/IT)
- Eager to learn and apply new skills
- Effective team player
- Self-motivated and proactive problem solver
- Adaptable with a positive attitude in challenging situations
Benefits:
- Overtime payable at x1.5
- Pay increase after 12 weeks of service.
- Pension, holiday, and sick pay
- Free parking on site
- Canteen on site
- Company shares plan after a qualifying period
- Roles subject to DBS check, Drug/Alcohol tests, and Pre-Employment Medical checks
- Own transport required due to location of site
If interested, please apply or call Adam/Kalum at Pertemps South Wales on 02920 220776.
Location: Newport (NP19)
Pay: £14.17 per hour increasing to £16.67 after 12 weeks.
FLT Counterbalance Licence is desirable
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.
Shifts:
- 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)
- 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate packaging lines and equipment to deliver high-quality products.
- Ensure correct labelling, packaging type, and grade compliance.
- Maintain plant and machinery condition using 5S principles.
- Follow verbal and written instructions to complete tasks accurately.
- Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
- Operate a forklift truck (training provided).
- Conduct detailed shift handovers and maintain an electronic logbook.
- Collaborate with the shift team to meet objectives.
- Perform basic fault-finding on breakdowns.
- Inspect packaged goods for defects before dispatch.
- Monitor and maintain packaging material inventory levels.
Skills and Experience:
- FLT Counterbalance licence is desirable
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills (Face-to-face/Radio/Written/IT)
- Eager to learn and apply new skills
- Effective team player
- Self-motivated and proactive problem solver
- Adaptable with a positive attitude in challenging situations
Benefits:
- Overtime payable at x1.5
- Pay increase after 12 weeks of service.
- Pension, holiday, and sick pay
- Free parking on site
- Canteen on site
- Company shares plan after a qualifying period
- Roles subject to DBS check, Drug/Alcohol tests, and Pre-Employment Medical checks
- Own transport required due to location of site
If interested, please apply or call Adam/Kalum at Pertemps South Wales on 02920 220776.
