Packhouse Operative

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Packhouse Operatives to join our team and support our busy packing operations.

As a Packhouse Operative, you will play an important role in ensuring our fruit is packed, checked, and prepared to the highest standards before being dispatched to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting and grading apples and other produce to quality standards.
• Packing fruit into trays, punnets, and cartons.
• Conducting visual quality checks and reporting any issues.
• Labelling and preparing products for distribution.
• Handling and moving bushel boxes, crates, and other produce containers as required.
• Lifting, lowering, and carrying items weighing up to 18kg.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Working efficiently as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Supporting other packhouse activities as required.

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to undertake physical duties, including regular lifting and handling of produce containers.
• Previous experience in a packhouse, warehouse, manufacturing, or food production environment is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Working Hours

• 45 hours per week, 5 days per week on any day between Monday and Sunday.   Working hours may be scheduled between 07.30 and 24.00.
• Overtime may be available during peak production periods.

What We Offer

• £13.06 per hour.
• Overtime paid at time and a quarter after 45 hours worked.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunities for overtime during peak periods.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

Important Information

Please note that this is a permanent employment opportunity with A C Goatham.

Applicants seeking seasonal work should be aware that A C Goatham is unable to employ seasonal workers directly. Individuals interested in seasonal roles must register with an approved labour provider who supplies seasonal workers to our business.

We kindly ask applicants to consider this before submitting an application to ensure the role aligns with their employment requirements.