Packing Operator in England

Unleash your potential. Change the game with Gripple. We're on the hunt for a packing operator to join the Gripple operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, hard-working individual capable of working both as part of a team and on their own.

Why Gripple? We're not just innovators—we're game-changers. Since, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a % employee-owned business, we don't just hire talent—we invest in it. You'll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.

What's in it for you:

• Share ownership: Buy a stake in Gripple and the GLIDE group and share in our success
• 15% non-contributory pension
• 32 days' holiday, increasing with long service
• Private healthcare, family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage

The role: We are looking for someone technical, enthusiastic and flexible with a keen eye for detail. Reporting to a team leader, your main task will be to operate packaging equipment whilst ensuring the product quality is up to standard. Energy, enthusiasm and an ability to do some lifting are crucial.

What you'll be doing:

• Operating machinery and equipment to high standards ensuring targets are achieved
• Bagging, boxing and palletising goods
• Effectively prioritising customer orders to meet demand in a fast-paced environment
• Basic fault finding to identify machinery inefficiencies
• Undertaking asset care as part of your daily role
• Maintaining and driving forward 5S standards
• Using IT systems (E8 / Microsoft Dynamics) to update works orders and complete quality checks
• Completing documentation for traceability and invoicing purposes

Who you are:

Knowledge, skills and experience: Numeracy skills and an ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, with a good standard of written and spoken English.

Personal attributes: Enthusiasm with a good work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. An organised approach and ability to cope well under pressure. Good problem-solving capacity and ability to work on own initiative. A flexible, hard-working and 'can do' attitude and adaptability to changes in your working environment. A willingness to learn other disciplines. Self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. The drive to challenge machine targets, always identify areas for improvement and remain vigilant and observant.

Working hours: The position will entail working regular mornings and afternoons on a two-week shift pattern, Mon-Thurs 6.00am-2.00pm or 2.00pm-10.00pm and Fri 6.00am-1.00pm or 1.00pm-8.00pm. Night shift and weekend work may also be required to meet the demands of the business and you may also be required to help in other areas on site. A flexible, 'can do' attitude is therefore paramount.

The Gripple Spirit: Our values – fun, integrity, passion, entrepreneurship, teamwork, innovation – aren't just words on a wall. They shape everything we do. Join us, and you'll experience true work-life balance, an inclusive and caring workplace where your ideas matter, and your impact is felt globally.

Closing date 16th February. Bring your ambition. We'll bring the opportunity. Join a team where everyone belongs. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging.