Packing operative

Overview

Packing Operative (Multiple roles available)

Humdinger Ltd, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25

Pay rate: £12.73 per hour, with the potential of overtime at 150%

Shift pattern: 12-hour rotating shifts (days 6am-6pm & nights 6pm-6am) with NO Friday night, Saturday day, Saturday night or Sunday day shift working.

• Week 1: 3 day shifts, followed by 2 days off
• Week 2: 3 night shifts, followed by 5 days off
• Week 3: 2 day shifts + 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off, then repeat

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026

Interviews: Monday - Friday, 10:00 or 14:30 (If you cannot attend at these times, please let us know)

Responsibilities

• Support Machine Operators by packing bagged products into boxes.
• Complete essential quality checks
• Perform manual handling tasks including picking, packing, and other production duties.
• Work independently while receiving support from your Team Leader.

Receive training in Level 2 Food Safety, Allergen Awareness, and various other certifications in your first few weeks.

Qualifications

We're in search of committed team players. While prior experience in a food or similar factory environment is beneficial, we encourage discussions with all candidates eager to be part of the Humdinger team.

Qualities we value:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Adaptability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in manual handling.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration.
• A commitment to learning new skills and achieving targets aligned with daily production plans is crucial.

Rewards Benefits

• Paid breaks and overtime rates at minimum of time and a half of basic rate.
• Holidays in excess of statutory minimum, all bank holidays off,
• Substantial time off in between shifts i.e. five days off twice within every three weeks, giving you a better work-life balance on our unique shift pattern.
• Pension – 4% employer plus Life Assurance at 4 times salary.
• Paycare Health Care Cash Plan – annual allowance for your dental, optical, chiropractic, counselling and much more!
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and electric car schemes. (subject to criteria).

About Us

Humdinger’s Sherburn-in-Elmet site is a fast-growing confectionery facility producing over 5,000 tonnes of chocolate and snacking products annually. With advanced technologies including belt coating, button manufacture, drop rolling, and hard panning, the site supports a diverse customer base across retail, third-party, and B2B channels. The site offers a dynamic environment where technical leadership plays a pivotal role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation.

Application & Interview Process

Please apply on the Humdinger career portal (please link below) and answer all applicable questions. If you have been selected, you will be invited to attend an interview, which will include a site tour. Please note: jewellery, false nails, piercings, nail varnish are NOT permitted during the factory tour.

We have openings across processing and packing, if selected for interview, you may be interviewed for both.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview and/or tour by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.