Packing Operative

Company: Humdinger
Apply for the Packing Operative
Location: Otley
Job Description:

Overview

Packing Operative (Multiple roles available)

Humdinger Ltd, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25

Pay rate: £12.73 per hour, with the potential of overtime at 150%

Shift pattern: 12-hour rotating shifts (days 6am-6pm & nights 6pm-6am) with NO Friday night, Saturday day, Saturday night or Sunday day shift working.

  • Week 1: 3 day shifts, followed by 2 days off
  • Week 2: 3 night shifts, followed by 5 days off
  • Week 3: 2 day shifts + 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off, then repeat

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026

Responsibilities

  • Support Machine Operators by packing bagged products into boxes.
  • Complete essential quality checks.
  • Perform manual handling tasks including picking, packing, and other production duties.
  • Work independently while receiving support from your Team Leader.

Receive training in Level 2 Food Safety, Allergen Awareness, and various other certifications in your first few weeks.

Qualifications

We’re in search of committed team players. While prior experience in a food or similar factory environment is beneficial, we encourage discussions with all candidates eager to be part of the Humdinger team.

Qualities we value:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure.
  • Adaptability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in manual handling.
  • Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration.
  • A commitment to learning new skills and achieving targets aligned with daily production plans is crucial.

Rewards Benefits

  • Paid breaks and overtime rates at minimum of time and a half of basic rate.
  • Holidays in excess of statutory minimum, all bank holidays off.
  • Substantial time off in between shifts i.e. five days off twice within every three weeks, giving you a better work-life balance on our unique shift pattern.
  • Pension – 4% employer plus Life Assurance at 4 times salary.
  • Paycare Health Care Cash Plan – annual allowance for your dental, optical, chiropractic, counselling and much more!
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and electric car schemes. (subject to criteria).

About Us

Humdinger’s Sherburn-in-Elmet site is a fast-growing confectionery facility producing over 5,000 tonnes of chocolate and snacking products annually. With advanced technologies including belt coating, button manufacture, drop rolling, and hard panning, the site supports a diverse customer base across retail, third-party, and B2B channels. The site offers a dynamic environment where technical leadership plays a pivotal role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: June 1st, 2026