At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate packaging machinery and ensure products meet quality standards.
- Company: Join VEKA, a supportive and inclusive team-focused company.
- Benefits: Enjoy healthcare plans, life assurance, gym discounts, and more.
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, teamwork, and basic IT skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27976 - 27976 £ per year.
The role
We are seeking a proactive Packaging Operator to work as part of a fast-paced production team. You will develop your skills in machinery operation, troubleshooting, and working with systems such as SAP and labelling platforms. Working closely with colleagues and team leaders, you will help ensure processes are followed accurately and efficiently. At VEKA, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we actively foster a supportive and inclusive working environment. This is a role where you can contribute, develop, and feel part of a team that values what you bring.
Salary – £27,976 per annum, inclusive of shift allowance
What you'll do
- Operate shrink wrapping and packaging machinery safely and efficiently, ensuring products are packed to defined quality and accuracy standards.
- Maintain workflow within the packaging area by responding to operational priorities and supporting team performance.
- Identify and resolve basic equipment issues or elevate appropriately to minimise downtime and disruption.
- Ensure all labelling, documentation, and system entries (e.g. QS, SAP) are completed accurately to maintain stock integrity and traceability.
- Follow all safety procedures, complete pre-use checks, and maintain high housekeeping standards across equipment and work areas.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and adapt to changing priorities, supporting training and continuous team effectiveness where required.
What you'll need
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Teamworking
- Reliability and work ethic
- Communication
- Basic IT/system skills
- Organisation and discipline
- Problem solving
- Initiative
To live by our ACT Values: https://vekauk.com/about-us/values/
What you'll get
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension (6% employer contribution)
- Annual profit share
- Discounted gym membership
- Free fruit & coffee machines
- Subsidised vending machines
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
VEKA embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
Packaging Operator in Burnley employer: VEKA UK
At VEKA, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where our Packaging Operators can thrive. With a focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training opportunities and a range of benefits including a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and a pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. Located in a dynamic environment, our team members enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that values their contributions and promotes work-life balance through initiatives like holiday purchase schemes and discounted gym memberships.
