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