Packing Operative (Immediate Start)

Introduction

Sarant is a long established, locally based food manufacturing and packing business. We specialise in producing honey, dry and liquid ingredients and operate from a BRC accredited facility with strong focus on safety, quality and traceability. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Packing Operative to join our dynamic food manufacturing team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for efficiently packing food products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. Your energetic approach will help ensure smooth production flow, accurate packaging, and adherence to safety protocols.

Hours & Pay

• Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 06:00am to 14:00pm and 08:00am to 16:00p. Friday: 06:00am to 13:00pm and 08:00am to 15:00pm
• Occasional flexibility may be required for early or late start times, including weekend overtime, in line with business requirements.
• Pay Rate: £12.71

The Role

As a Packing Operative, you will support the smooth running of our production and packing lines, ensuring products are packed efficiently, safely and to the correct standards.

Key Duties

• Preparing products for packing.
• Packing dry and liquid food products into retail or bulk packaging while maintaining GMP, food safety, quality, legal and hygiene standards.
• Maintaining full traceability of raw materials, WIP and finished goods throughout the packing operation.
• Ensuring workstations are clean, hygienic and free from previous run materials.
• Completing quality, legal and safety checks as instructed by the Line Leader.
• Reporting any issues that may cause downtime, production output or may have an impact on product quality of food safety.
• Ensuring products meet the correct line standards; requesting updated standards from Technical if required.
• Supporting other areas of the department during holidays or staff absence.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking individuals.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a fast paced environment.
• Good attention to detail for quality and labelling checks.
• Previous experience in food production or packing is helpful but not essential – full training provided.

Training

You will receive structured training through:

• Mentoring with experienced operatives
• In house training procedures
• External training where required

Benefits

• On site parking
• 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Shorter working day on Fridays
• 35 minute paid break each day
• Casual dress code
• Stable, full time hours in a locally based employer

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 39.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston upon Hull HU7 0YG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person