Packing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who we are
Packaged Sounds Group Ltd is a leading company in the music and entertainment industries providing CD/DVD, Vinyl Manufacturing, Print Packaging and Logistics to some of the UK's best artists and labels.
We are the only UK company with its own manufacturing facilities in the UK and the EU. We have offices in the USA and in Europe, but our headquarters and UK production is in High Wycombe Buckinghamshire.
The job
The successful candidate will be expected (post training) to be able to verify and prepare repackaging material and equipment for production run.
You will be expected to partake confidently in the packaging machine set up and changeovers for production runs. This includes following work instructions for equipment set up/ changeovers and following all work standards and SOP's.
In time you will be responsible, with line members, for operating packaging equipment, including troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with company SOP, as directed.
Required to follow escalation protocols in a timely manner when troubleshooting efforts fail.
Responsible for packaging semi-finished product into finished product (Vinyl Records and CD's) that are within packaging specifications and meet all quality standards.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- High Wycombe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Packing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Packing Operative roles across Packaged Sounds Group Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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