Operations Packer

SHARPAK; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Extra holidays

Paid breaks

Job summary

Sharpak Aylesham is recruiting for a permanent packing and quality control role. You will support production by packing and checking products from multiple machine groups, ensuring only within-tolerance items are packed for customers.

The role operates on 2pm–10pm shifts at £12.71 per hour plus an enhanced shift allowance. Driving may be required due to site location. Benefits include EAP, extra holidays, and paid breaks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing/fmcg environment is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Hands-on approach with keen eye for detail.
• Basic understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly in a team.

Responsibilities

• Check product quality and pack correct quantity in boxes.
• Notify setters of defects to reduce waste and ensure quality.
• Complete hygiene and quality documents for the work.
• Maintain a clean as you go system for housekeeping.
• Assist in running multiple machines as needed by the business.
• Follow health and safety rules and wear PPE.
• Take on additional duties as required.

Skills

Packaging

Quality control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

H&S procedures

Job description

The Company

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Sharpak Aylesham is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for use in the Fresh Produce and Food Service divisions. Established in 1968, the site has significantly grown in recent years and aims to be the first choice for rigid plastic packaging solutions through our reliability, efficiency, and innovation as a manufacturer of sustainable packaging on a local and global platform.

Role Purpose

The function of the role is to support the company through packing and checking product manufactured from the various machine groups, to ensure only products within an acceptable tolerance are packed, to a high quality and accuracy, ready for the customer.

Contract: Permanent

Shifts Available: 2pm -10pm (£12.71 per hour + enhanced shift allowance)

Key Responsibilities

• To check the quality of the product for defects as it is produced by the machines and pack the correct quantity in boxes.
• To inform Setters if there are defects in the products immediately to reduce any wastage and to ensure only quality products are produced and packed.
• To ensure that all documents required by the hygiene and quality management systems are completed in full, in relation to the work being carried out.
• To carry out a “Clean as you go” system to assist in good housekeeping and hygiene requirements in and around the machines.
• To cooperate and attempt to run multiple machines if the business needs require.
• To comply with all Health & Safety regulations and work within the Company’s safe working practices, including the wearing of correct PPE.
• Undertake such other duties that are deemed reasonable and commensurate with the role according to business needs.

Experience/Skills

• Experience of working in a similar role within a high-volume manufacturing, FMCG or fresh produce environment
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with others in a team
• Team worker with a flexible approach to the role and others
• A hands‑on approach to the role with a keen eye for detail
• Basic understanding of H&S procedures
• Basic understanding of quality control.
• Positive working attitude when working alone or within a team

Why Work With Us?

At Sharpak Aylesham, we think people do their best when they feel valued and supported. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to make make work more enjoyable and assist you along the way – and we're always looking for new ways to improve what we offer.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join the team:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential support when you need it
• Extra Holidays – 22 days plus bank holidays, and even more the longer you’re with us
• Paid Breaks – yes, really!

Additional Information

Due to the location of our site, being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle may be necessary for some applicants.

Please note, successful candidates must provide a suitable reference upon receiving an offer of employment.

Location

Sharpak Aylesham, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3EF