Direct Employer•📍 Bristol, United Kingdom•20 Oct 2026
PAYCompetitiveFULL TIME
<p><b>Requisition ID 66744 <br>Position Type FT Permanent <br>Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite </b></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>We are currently recruiting for <strong>Warehouse Operatives and Packing Operatives</strong> to join our team at our <strong>Kerry Portbury site in Bristol</strong> on a <strong>permanent full-time day shift basis</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Shifts are on a two week rotating basis - Week 1 Monday - Friday - 0600 - 1400 and Week 2 Monday - Friday 1400 - 2200 </span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to work across a variety of departments including warehouse operations, packing lines, production support and dispatch. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team at this exciting time of expansion</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>If you enjoy varied work, are committed to high standards and can adapt to different areas of the operation as business needs this could be the role for you !</span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Due to the location of the site, having your own transport is essential</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Our Portbury site is a dry blending and mixing facility where we produce flavour blends for some of the world's best-known brands. Every week, hundreds of tonnes of product are accurately measured, blended and packed for our customers</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><strong>What will you do?</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>As a Warehouse or Packing Operative, you may be required to work across different departments undertaking the following duties</span></p><ul type=disc><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Maintain high standards of work, accuracy and attention to detail</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Pack products safely and efficiently in line with customer and company requirements</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Pick, store and move materials in line with production schedules, stock rotation procedures and site standards</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Palletise finished products and prepare them for storage or dispatch</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Support production operations to ensure products are manufactured and packed to schedule</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Work across different factory departments as required to support operational demands</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Meet quality, food safety, health and safety and productivity targets</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Follow company procedures and safe working practices, reporting any issues promptly</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Adhere to hygiene, housekeeping and clean-as-you-go standards</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Complete all required paperwork and system updates accurately</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of factory operations</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>The ability to meet the physical demands of the role. Some departments require manual handling and lifting/moving products weighing up to 25kg</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><strong>What do you need to be successful?</strong></span></p><p> </p><ul type=disc><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, production or packing environment</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Flexibility and willingness to work across different departments and tasks</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>A strong focus on quality, safety and attention to detail</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>The ability to work independently and as part of a team</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Good organisational skills and the ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Good communication skills and the ability to read, understand and communicate effectively in English</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Basic IT/PC skills</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Forklift Truck (FLT) and/or Power Pallet Truck (PPT) experience would be beneficial but not required</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>The ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving products up to 25kg in certain areas</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Own transport is essential due to the location of the site</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></span></p><p> </p><ul type=disc><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers and offline, travelling, utilities and more</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Matched pension scheme up to 10%</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll a year</span></li><li style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>MyCommunity, have day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause</span></li></ul><div><h2><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;><strong>About Kerry</strong></span></h2></div><div><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.</span></p><p><span style=font-family arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size 10pt;>Our Safety purpose “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.</span></p></div><p>Beware of scams or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.</p><p><b>Recruiter</b> #LI-LT2 <br><b>Posting Type</b> LI </p>