Packer/Bailer

Packer / Baler Operative

Location: Gateshead

Shifts: 7am–3pm / 3pm–11pm / 11pm–7am

Pay: £12.73 per hour

Contract: Temp to Perm opportunity

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing business that will support, train and develop you?

Westray Recruitment Group is delighted to be recruiting multiple Packer / Baler Operatives for our client based in Gateshead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, family-owned manufacturing business that offers stability, training and the chance to secure a permanent role.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, likes being part of a busy team and takes pride in doing a job well.

What is in it for you?

• Temp to Perm opportunity for the right candidate


• £12.73 per hour during training


• Shifts available: 7am–3pm / 3pm–11pm / 11pm–7am


• Full training and ongoing support provided


• Long-term career prospects with a growing business


• Friday Greggs food delivery


• Family fun days


• Friendly, supportive working environment

The Business

Our client is a nationwide manufacturer within the packaging supply chain and has been operating since 2016. The business produces over 300 million units and continues to grow year after year.

They are a forward-thinking, family-owned organisation with a strong focus on innovation, quality and people. They are committed to supporting their workforce through training, development and opportunities to build a long-term career.

This is a great opportunity to join a business that values hard work, reliability and a positive attitude.

The Role

As a Packer / Baler Operative, you will play an important part in the day-to-day production and dispatch process. You will be responsible for packing finished goods into boxes, ensuring items are ready for shipment and helping to keep the working area clean, safe and organised.

Your duties will include:

• Packing goods into boxes ready for shipment


• Ensuring products are packed correctly, safely and to the required standard


• Quality checking items for any defects or damage


• Labelling, organising and preparing packed goods for dispatch


• Using the baling machine to dispose of excess cardboard safely


• Breaking down and managing cardboard waste in the production area


• Carrying out manual handling duties, including lifting and moving stock


• Keeping your workstation clean, tidy and safe


• Completing basic paperwork where required


• Supporting the wider production and warehouse team when needed

The Person

We are looking for reliable, motivated and hard-working individuals who are keen to secure a long-term role.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling


• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Be able to work in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment


• Take pride in accuracy, quality and attention to detail


• Be flexible and willing to support different areas of the business when required


• Be reliable, punctual and committed to doing a good job


• Have previous packing, production, warehouse or manufacturing experience, although full training will be provided

This role would suit someone who has worked as a Packer, Warehouse Operative, Production Operative, Dispatch Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Recycling Operative or General Operative.

Why Apply?

This is more than just a temporary role. For the right person, this is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term future with a successful and growing business.

You will receive training, support and the opportunity to become part of a friendly team where your hard work is noticed and valued.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send your CV to:Industrial@westray.co.uk

Or call the team on:0191 4926622 Option 1