Senior Packagaing Operator

CV-LibraryHP17, Princes Risborough, BuckinghamshirepermanentPosted: 21 April 2026
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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

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