Label Room Operative
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.6 to £14.6 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Immediate start |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RN |
| Company: | ctrg |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ref-5565_1769012579 |
Summary
We are looking for a Label Room Operative to join our team in Wisbech, PE13 2RN.
Pay rates and typical working hours:
- Shift - Wednesday/Thursday-Saturday shift, working 7am-7pm.
- The pay rate during training is £13.60 per hour, increasing to £14.60 per hour once training is completed.
We are looking for a candidate who can be trained for the Label Room Operative role and who can also be multiskilled to support the Line Leader position.
Key Responsibilities
Label Room Responsibilities:
- Create, print, verify, and issue labels for all production lines according to work orders and specifications.
- Ensure labels meet customer, legal, and compliance requirements (e.g., allergens, batch codes, product descriptions, dates).
- Maintain strict label traceability and documentation at all times.
Monitor label inventory levels; order and replenish supplies where needed. - Set up and operate label‑printing equipment, reporting faults or issues promptly.
- Maintain an organised, clean, and secure label room in line with audit and food safety standards.
- Carry out regular accuracy checks to ensure the correct labels are used for each product.
- Support investigations into label‑related errors and assist with corrective actions.
Lead, motivate, and supervise the production line team to achieve output, quality, and efficiency targets. - Allocate daily tasks to team members, ensuring correct staffing and skill coverage.
- Complete start‑up checks, ensure equipment is set correctly, and escalate issues as required.
- Oversee the smooth running of the production line and resolve minor issues promptly.
- Ensure all products meet quality, safety, and customer specifications.
- Accurately complete all relevant paperwork (batch records, waste logs, downtime reports, etc.).
- Train new operatives on processes, safety standards, and quality expectations.
- Enforce health & safety procedures, including PPE, manual handling, and hygiene rules.
- Monitor stock usage on the line and report any shortages.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and suggest process improvements.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong leadership and team‑coordination skills.
- Good organisational and time‑management abilities.
- Effective communication with production, QA, engineering, and management teams.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, label software, scanners).
- Understanding of food safety, allergen control, and traceability (where applicable).
- Proactive, problem‑solving mindset with a hands‑on approach.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or food environment (preferred).
- Experience in operating or managing label systems (desirable).
- Previous line leader or team‑leading experience (advantageous).
A CV will be required for the interview.
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We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Apply now to join the role of Label Room Operative
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