You can do a Level 2 Award in Packaging Technology. This can teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
Food packaging operatives work on production lines to put food and drink products into containers, cans or packets.
£12,500 Starter
to£20,000 Experienced
41 to 43 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can do a Level 2 Award in Packaging Technology. This can teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start by doing a food and drink process operator intermediate apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could apply directly for jobs. You don't usually need any qualifications to start as a packaging operative, although it may help if you've worked on a production line before.
You'll need:
You might need a forklift licence for some some jobs, if you have to move finished products to factory storage areas.
Your duties might include:
You could work in a factory.
Your working environment may be hot, noisy and cool.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
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