Senior Packagaing Operator

Senior Packaging Operator

• Do you have hands-on experience running bottling or canning lines within food or drink production?
• Are you confident taking ownership on shift, supporting others, and keeping operations running smoothly?
• Looking for a role where you can influence processes and be part of a fast-scaling production environment?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a high-growth, premium non-alcoholic beverage producer on the search for a Senior Packaging Operator. This is a permanent, Monday–Friday role, based on-site in Buckinghamshire.

This position plays a critical role within the production team, supporting the Packaging Lead and ensuring that all product is packaged to the highest quality standards. You will be hands-on across bottling and canning operations, while also contributing to wider production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain bottling and canning lines in line with SOPs and quality standards
• Support the Packaging Lead in day-to-day packaging operations and line performance
• Take responsibility on shift, alternating between supervisor and support roles as required
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Identify packaging risks and support mitigation and quality control processes
• Monitor line efficiency and contribute ideas to improve performance and output
• Work closely with production teams to update SOPs and improve ways of working
• Support training and development of team members across packaging processes
• Assist across wider production, fermentation, and warehouse operations when required
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, organisation, and operational discipline

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience within food or drink production, ideally across bottling or canning lines
• Strong mechanical, hands-on approach with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving production environment
• Proactive, self-starting mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Flexible approach to workload and responsibilities across the wider operation
• Forklift licence beneficial but not essential
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to support and influence others

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Pension scheme
• Training budget and ongoing development support
• Private wellness and lifestyle benefits 
• Referral bonus scheme
• Product allowance and staff discounts

Interested in learning more?

Apply now or contact Kieron Hall at MacGregor Black to discuss this opportunity in confidence