Packing Operative
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Packing Operative - Double Day Shift</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Perth</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rate: £14.08 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift Pattern: Double Day Shift</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract: Long-term temporary opportunity with permanent prospects</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Looking for a Long-Term Opportunity in Manufacturing?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are you reliable, hardworking and looking for a role where you can build your experience and potentially secure a permanent position?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're recruiting Packing Operatives to join a busy and growing manufacturing team in Perth.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is more than just a short-term packing role. It's an opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment where quality, accuracy and teamwork really matter, with full training provided and genuine long-term prospects for the right people.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll be responsible for making sure products are packed correctly, labelled accurately and prepared to the required standards before dispatch. If you enjoy keeping busy, have a good eye for detail and take pride in getting things right first time, we want to hear from you.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What You'll Be Doing</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Packing Operative, you'll be an important part of the production process.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Packing products accurately into boxes and tubing to specification</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Selecting the correct packaging materials by following Standard Operating Procedures</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Printing and checking labels before products are prepared for dispatch</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reading and following work instructions and production documentation</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Checking products and packaging carefully to ensure quality standards are met</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Prioritising workloads and completing orders within required timescales</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Recording production information accurately</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Updating computer systems where required</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Identifying and reporting any issues or discrepancies</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Keeping your workstation clean, safe and organised</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working efficiently to achieve production targets and deadlines</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting colleagues across the department when required</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following all health and safety procedures</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We're Looking For</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're particularly interested in candidates who are dependable, quality-focused and comfortable working within a structured, fast-paced environment.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ideally, you will have:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience within manufacturing, production, packing or a warehouse environment</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A reliable and punctual approach to work</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A strong work ethic and positive attitude</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to follow detailed processes and instructions</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good communication skills</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to organise and prioritise your workload</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good problem-solving skills</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas when required</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Most importantly, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, can be relied upon and understand that quality and accuracy are just as important as working efficiently.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">No Manufacturing Experience?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous manufacturing, production or warehouse experience would be beneficial, but don't let a lack of direct packing experience put you off.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full training will be provided, so if you have transferable experience, a strong work ethic and the right attitude to learn, we'd still be keen to hear from you.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Apply?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">There's plenty to make this an attractive long-term opportunity:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£14.08 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Double day shift pattern</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime opportunities available</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Long-term, ongoing work</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Genuine permanent prospects for the right candidates</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full training and ongoing support</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity to learn specialist manufacturing processes</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Develop valuable production and technical skills</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work as part of a supportive and established team</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity to progress and develop your experience within manufacturing</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Is This Role Right for You?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This could be an excellent fit if you enjoy hands-on work, being kept busy and working as part of a team.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're particularly keen to hear from people who are looking for stability and a longer-term opportunity, rather than simply their next short-term assignment.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll need to be comfortable following processes, maintaining concentration and checking your work carefully. Reliability is also extremely important, as you'll be a key part of a team working together to meet production</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're ready to bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail, this could be a great opportunity to take your next step within manufacturing.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply Today</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're looking for a long-term manufacturing opportunity in Perth with competitive pay, training and permanent prospects, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 21 Sep 2026
- Location: Perth, Perth & Kinross
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Category: Distribution
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