Packaging Operative
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000.0 to £29,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27000.00 - £29000.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Warmley, England, BS30 5LW |
| Company: | St Austell Brewery Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2627471 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity available working within our Packaging team as part of the Hare Brewery Production team at our Bristol site in Warmley. The successful candidate will be working in our Bottling & Canning operations, where we produce our award-winning beers, including Korev, Tribute and Proper Job. The candidate will also be working closely with our other production functions, such as our Brewing, Engineering, Quality and Distribution teams. This exciting role offers the variation of working on both of our modern, automated packaging lines in a clean environment, with scope to learn new skills and become an integral part of the journey of St. Austell Brewery. What it's like to be a Packaging Operative The ideal candidate has experience within a production or packaging environment. You should be hard working and proactive in carrying out their duties. You should have a positive approach, be a confident communicator and have an ability to solve problems in a logical manner. The packaging shift teams are relatively small so being able to collaborate well and work with others is very important. About You You will be required to work in an alternating 2 shift pattern (6am-2.30pm; 1:30pm-10:00pm; Monday-Friday). Operating in a safe, organized and efficient manner, whilst the ability to follow processes and procedures is a must. You will take pride in the end product and understand the role the packaging team has in delivering a great product to our customers. Some of the key requirements for this role include:
- An ability to use your initiative and be proactive
- Punctual, reliable and flexible
- A confident communicator
- Thrives working in small teams
- Experience of a packaging and / or production environment. Ideally within a site with a quality accreditation (BRC/ISO/SALSA)
- Experience of operating and changing formats on automated packaging equipment is desirable
- Good problem solving skills
- Fork lift truck qualifications are desirable but not essential. (In-house training will be provided)
- 33 days holiday
- 30% discount on food & drink within the managed estate & visitors centre
- 50% discount on accommodation within the managed estate
- Fantastic training & career development opportunities.
- Pension Scheme - 4% Employee and Employer. Can increase to 5% if required.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Company bonus scheme.
- Westfield Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc
- Westfield Rewards – Shopping rewards
- Free Parking
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