Senior Packaging Operator - Premium Drinks Brand – Buckinghamshire – Up to £35k plus benefitsJoin a leading premium drinks FMCG business known for delivering exceptional products crafted with passion and expertise. Their commitment to quality and innovation drives everything we do, from fermentation to packaging and beyond. They are seeking a skilled Operations Operative to be a vital part of their production team, ensuring that their products meet the highest standards. The Senior Packaging Operator plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of our production facility, with primary responsibility for bottling and canning activities. This position supports the Packaging Lead and ensures that all products are packaged, handled, and stored in line with our high-quality standards.This role will be 5 days per week on site!Company Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package, along with share optionsTraining budget, friends and family discount, referral bonusesOpportunities for professional development and career growth.Join a passionate and dynamic team in a rapidly growing business. The Senior Packaging Operator responsibilities: Support the Packaging Lead in the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of bottling and canning lines.Alternate between acting as shift supervisor and providing shift support, depending on production needs.Execute all packaging activities in strict accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation across all packaging areas.Ensure all products are packaged and stored in line with stringent quality standards.Always adhere strictly to health and safety policies and procedures.Identify potential risks within packaging processes and implement appropriate mitigation measures.Monitor and analyse packaging line performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.Collaborate with the Packaging Lead, Fermentation Lead, and Head of Production to implement operational improvements.Contribute to the development and updating of SOPs.Support training and development of team members where required.Assist with wider production activities, including fermentation and filtration when needed.Provide support within warehouse operations, ensuring smooth material flow and organisation. The ideal Senior Packaging Operator Candidate: Experience operating bottling and/or canning lines (food, beverage, or similar manufacturing environment preferred).Strong understanding of quality control, hygiene, and safety standards.Ability to follow detailed procedures accurately and consistently.Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.Strong teamwork and communication skills.Flexibility to work across different areas of production as required. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Rupert at COREcruitment / COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramJBRP1_UKTJ