Packaging Manager

Desserts Southwest (Highbridge & Devizes)

We're proud to be Bakkavor
Monday- Friday - Within the hours of 8.30am - 5.00pm (equating to 37.5hrs per week)

Hybrid role

*Can be changeable subject to business requirements

Permanent role
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme Up to 10%
Single Private Healthcare



Why join us?

We're proud of what we do, why we do it and who we do it for. We're proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards. We're proud of our caring culture, loyal colleagues and future focus.

About the role.

In co-operation with the site management team your key responsibilities will be to:

The role of the Process function is to develop manufacturing capability to enable the business to deliver volume from product and packaging concepts. Once a product concept has been signed off, Process will work across all functions and the customer to produce product and packaging in line with food safety and technical standards, H&S, Financial and Commercial expectations.

Job Purpose:

To support the development and process function in accordance to Bakkavor and customer principles in a fast-paced challenging environment.

Team:

Responsible for the site Packaging Technologists across Devizes and Highbridge and Process Administrator at Highbridge.

About you.

The Ideal candidate will/have :

• Shows drive and enthusiasm for further understanding of food manufacturing within the Process Function
• Work at pace, shows a level of resilience and is adaptable to changes in the working day
• Developed ability to manage workload and prioritise independently and for the rest of the team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail, is able to prepare work in a timely manner
• Is a self-starter who is inquisitive and driven to improve
• Basic numeracy and literacy, fluent English, basic MS Office skills
• Has worked within a packaging role for an FMCG business
• Strong understanding of various materials, carton board, film, plastic, corrugate etc
• PIABC Level 3 or Level 5 in Packaging Technology - preferred but not essential

What you'll receive.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

You'll enjoy:

• Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role)
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Discount & cashback platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free health check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Free independent mortgage advice
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
• Free car parking - Site dependant

Proud to be Bakkavor.

We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

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