Operations Packer Night

Sharpak Aylesham; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Extra Holidays

Paid Breaks

Job summary

Sharpak Aylesham is seeking a Full-time Permanent Associate to support packaging and inspection of products from multiple machine groups, ensuring only products within tolerance and high quality for customers. The role involves checking for defects, packing correct quantities, and maintaining hygiene records, with a night shift from 22:00 to 06:00 and enhanced shift allowance.

Training provided. Applicants should have experience in fast-paced manufacturing and be comfortable working alone or in

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing, FMCG or fresh produce environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise with others in a team.
• Hands-on approach with a keen eye for detail.
• Basic understanding of H&S procedures.
• Basic understanding of quality control.

Responsibilities

• Check the quality of the product for defects as produced by machines and pack the correct quantity.
• Inform Setters immediately if defects are found to reduce wastage and ensure quality products.
• Complete hygiene and quality documentation related to the work.
• Maintain cleanliness with a 'Clean as you go' approach around machines and area.
• Cooperate and run multiple machines if required by the business needs.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Quality control basics

Job description

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 08 Oct 2026

Description

The Company

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

10pm - 6am (£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.

Eligibility

you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

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

Sharpak Aylesham reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.