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Packing Operative (NIGHT SHIFT)

Salary Range
£10 - £10
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Dudley, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job description

PACKING OPERATIVE (NIGHTS ONLY) 9PM-9AM 4 FIXED WORKING DAYS

DUDLEY-DY2 0UW

Hours of Work: 45 hrs per week

(4 X 11.25HR PER SHIFT)

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHIFTS ARE FIXED AND MAY INCLUDE A WEEKEND

Salary:

WEEKLY PAY

£9.70 starting rate for NIGHT shift then rising to £9.90 after 4 weeks

About us:
At David Wood Foods we have over 20 years’ experience in the bakery business, and if one thing is clear about our company it’s that we’re passionate about baking.

We currently produce a range of quality frozen 'bake off' and craft bakery products encompassing Savoury Pastry, Sweet Pastry, Bread, Morning Goods and Confectionery products from seven cutting-edge bakeries around the UK.

About the role:

Our site Based in Dudley, operates 24/7 producing a variety of different artisan breads for majority of the leading supermarkets across the U.K.
The increase in sales and new products being produced has created a number of Production/Packing operatives vacancies across site.

You will be working in a fast pace environment producing, picking and packing products in an efficient and timely manner, whilst meeting customer specifications by ensuring quality is always at its highest standard.
The role will suit candidates who have worked for a small or medium company and are willing to work in a hands-on varied role, previous Food Industry experience would be an advantage.

This role can be quite physical at times as you will be required to do the following:

  • Picking/Packing finished products, into baskets/boxes
  • Manual Handling
  • Clean as you go
  • This position is a standing role

Aswell as being Physical, there are also Environmental factors you may wish to consider before applying for this role they include:

  • Temperature: This can vary depending on which area of the factory you will be working in. Majority of site is ambient temperature, but we do have an Oven area which will be very warm, and also a Frozen packing area which will be chilly.
  • Dust exposure: Flour dust will be present in majority of the areas across our site, where levels are high-risk, you will be required to where a dust mask to help reduce the amount of flour particulars breathed in.
  • Noise exposure: The machinery and ovens on site can give of a lot of noise again where levels are high-risk you will be required to wear ear defenders

Must be of minimum required age for general rules of employment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £9.90 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dudley, DY2 0UW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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