Packaging Associate

Job Title: Packaging Associate
Location: Horsham - (Onsite)
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 14:00-22:15
Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour (£26,255.45 equivalent)
Overtime: Available
Contract Length: 3 months
Start Date: ASAP

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Packaging Associate to join a busy production team. You will help produce microbiological diagnostic products used in laboratories and public health settings.

Working in a clean, controlled environment, you will support the daily production process by dispensing, drying, packaging, and labelling products to a high standard of quality and accuracy.

What you'll be doing

You will be involved in different stages of the production and packing process, including:

Dispensing line

• Feeding plates into the production line
• Checking finished plates
• Loading plates onto trays ready for drying

Packing line

• Packing dried plates into foil pouches
• Boxing finished pouches into sales units

Accessory products

• Assembling, bagging, and packing additional items as required

General duties

• Checking and reconciling batch numbers
• Making ID seals
• Cleaning and maintaining the controlled clean and packing areas
• Supporting with other tasks as needed

What we're looking for

• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Comfortable working in a clean, controlled environment
• Able to lift moderate weights
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Will be working in conditions between 2 degrees and 8 degrees

No previous experience is required, although experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or a lab environment would be an advantage.

Why apply?

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a production environment where the work you do supports important diagnostic solutions used worldwide. With no interview required and an immediate start available, this role offers a straightforward way to join a supportive and essential production team.