Packaging Operator / FLT Driver Location: Damm Eagle Brewery, Havelock Street, Bedford, MK40 4LU Department: Packaging Operations Contract: Permanent, full-time Total compensation: £37,824.39 Shift pattern: Three-week rotating shifts, Monday to Friday Start: Immediate The opportunity We are recruiting a Packaging Operator to join the Packaging Operations team at Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford. This permanent position combines packaging-line operation, forklift driving, production support and logistics activities. You will help operate the brewery’s canning and kegging lines while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, food safety and hygiene. The successful candidate must be able to work the complete three-week rotating shift pattern. Rotating shifts * Week 1: 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. * Week 2: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. * Week 3: 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. Applicants must be available for all three shifts, including nights. Key responsibilities * Operate and control packaging machinery safely and efficiently * Run canning and kegging lines from start-up through to shutdown * Operate palletisers, depalletisers, robots and associated automation * Supply machinery with the materials needed to maintain continuous production * Operate forklift and clamp trucks, including completing pre-use safety checks * Load and unload inbound and outbound vehicles safely and efficiently * Handle gas loading using FLT equipment when required * Sort, inspect and handle kegs, including visual inspections and preparation of empty kegs * Complete external visual inspections of finished products * Carry out beer sampling and quality checks for kegs and cans * Record production information, downtime, format changes and cleaning times * Complete SAP transactions and enter quality data in LIMS * Monitor process measures such as temperature and pressure * Report equipment, quality and process issues promptly * Support engineering colleagues with maintenance activities when required * Maintain excellent housekeeping, cleaning and hygiene standards * Follow health and safety, food safety, HACCP and Food Defence procedures * Wear the correct PPE and report incidents, near misses and safety concerns Essential requirements A valid, up-to-date FLT licence Valid counterbalance and reach-truck licences Experience operating forklift trucks Previous machinery-operating experience in a production, packaging or manufacturing environment Experience loading and unloading trailers A flexible and reliable approach to work Ability to work the complete rotating shift pattern Good computer literacy and confidence completing electronic records Strong organisation and time-management skills A positive attitude towards training and development Immediate availability The right to work in the UK Reliable transport or the ability to reach the Bedford site for early, late and night shifts Desirable experience * Experience operating canning or kegging lines * A shunter licence and previous shunter-driving experience * Experience operating clamp or “top hat” trucks * Knowledge of health and safety, food safety and HACCP principles * Experience using SAP or a similar production system * Experience using manufacturing execution or quality-management systems * Knowledge of CIP processes, particularly keg CIP * Experience working with product traceability procedures What is offered Total compensation of £37,824.39 Permanent, full-time employment Monday-to-Friday working pattern Training and development A varied position combining production, machinery operation and logistics The opportunity to join an established international brewing business How to apply Apply today with your current CV and details of your forklift licences. Your application should confirm: The types of FLT licence you hold and their expiry dates Your production, packaging or manufacturing experience Your machinery-operating experience Whether you have operated clamp trucks or shunter vehicles Your availability to start Your ability to work all three rotating shifts Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps. Any offer will be subject to licence verification and Damm’s standard pre-employment checks
Packaging Operator / FLT Driver in Bedford employer: The Oval Partnership
As an Environment, Health and Safety Manager at our company, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a proactive health and safety culture that prioritises employee well-being and operational excellence. We offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while our commitment to compliance and best practices ensures that you can make a meaningful impact in your role. Located in a vibrant area, our site provides unique advantages such as collaboration with diverse departments and the chance to lead initiatives that enhance workplace safety and environmental performance.
