Full time Temporary

Packing Operative

Pertemps Southampton
Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7SX
money-bag £13.12 per hour
Posted: 23 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 22 August 2026
Ref: 60483947

About the Role

A Packing Operative is required in Cowes for a temporary, full-time assignment lasting four weeks with potential extensions, paying £13.12 per hour. Working with a premium skincare brand, you will join a warehouse team assembling gift boxes and preparing customer orders for dispatch. Duties involve repetitive tasks requiring both speed and precision. While prior experience is not essential, reliability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet daily targets are necessary. This role offers consistent work within a busy fulfilment setting, supporting the creation of beautifully presented products ready for shipment.

Packing Operative
Cowes, Isle of Wight
£13.12 per hour | Temporary Assignment | 4 Weeks Potential Extensions
Start Date: 3rd August
Pertemps Isle of Wight are currently recruiting Packing Operatives to join a busy warehouse team in Cowes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-known premium skincare brand, helping to create beautifully presented gift boxes and customer orders in a fast-paced fulfilment environment.
No previous experience is necessarily required, but you must be reliable, have good attention to detail and be comfortable working quickly to meet daily targets.
The Role
You'll be part of a busy team assembling gift sets and preparing products ready for dispatch. The work is repetitive but rewarding, and speed and accuracy are essential.
Your duties will include:

  • Assembling gift boxes and promotional product packs.
  • Picking and packing customer orders.
  • Checking products for quality and presentation.
  • Following packing instructions and quality standards.
  • Keeping your work area clean and organised.
  • Working efficiently to meet daily production targets.
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who:
  • Is reliable and committed for the full 4-week assignment.
  • Works well with their hands and enjoys practical tasks.
  • Can work quickly without compromising quality.
  • Has excellent attention to detail.
  • Is a team player with a positive attitude.
  • Is happy carrying out repetitive work in a fast-paced environment.
Previous warehouse, packing or production experience would be an advantage but isn't essential, as full training will be provided.
Working Hours
  • Monday to Friday.
  • 8:30am – 4:30pm.
  • 4-week temporary assignment.
  • Start date: 3rd August.
What's in it for you?
When you join through Pertemps, you'll benefit from:
  • £13.12 per hour.
  • Weekly or monthly pay - your choice.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Online timesheet and payslip system.
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated local Pertemps consultant throughout your assignment.
If you're looking for a temporary role where you can get stuck in, work as part of a friendly team and aren't afraid of a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Any questions feel free to email Brett.Wood@pertemps.co.uk

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