Packaging Technician

Kingdom Services Group; Wealden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group in Uckfield is seeking a highly skilled Luxury Packaging Technician to join our production team. You will manage end-to-end hand-finishing and assembly of bespoke luxury boxes, ensuring precision and adherence to brand standards.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability under pressure, and the ability to work on a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 to 17:30 with a 30-minute unpaid break. Temporary-to-permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in print finishing or high-end luxury packaging.
• Attention to detail with a right-first-time approach.
• Ability to work under production schedules and pressure.

Responsibilities

• Execute hand-finishing, gluing, mounting and lamination with high accuracy.
• Assemble and construct rigid luxury boxes in an assembly line setting.
• Perform continuous quality inspections to identify defects.
• Manage individual tasks to meet production deadlines while preserving aesthetics.
• Maintain a tidy, safe, and efficient work area.

Skills

Hand finishing

Quality control

Assembly line

Workflow management

Workspace maintenance

Tools

Finishing machinery

Gluing stations

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Luxury Packaging Technician to join our production team. This role is focused on the creation of high-end, bespoke packaging solutions where precision and quality are paramount. You will be responsible for the end-to-end hand-finishing and assembly of luxury boxes, ensuring every product meets our rigorous brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Hand-Finishing: Execute complex handwork tasks including full-surface gluing, mounting, and lamination with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assembly & Construction: Work within an assembly line environment to construct rigid boxes, ensuring seamless joints and perfect alignment.
• Quality Control: Conduct continuous inspections throughout the production process to identify and rectify any defects in material or finish.
• Workflow Management: Manage individual tasks to meet strict production deadlines without compromising on the aesthetic quality of the final product.
• Workspace Maintenance: Maintain a tidy and organized workbench and production area to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

Requirements

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in print finishing or high-end luxury packaging.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability in full-surface gluing and the application of various laminates and fine papers.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and a "right first time" approach to delicate handwork.
• Reliability: Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and adhere to production schedules.
• Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive, intricate assembly tasks.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of various paper weights, textures, and adhesives.
• Experience operating basic finishing machinery or gluing stations.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving within the assembly process.

The role is temporary-to-permanent basis. The role is based on a Monday to Friday schedule, working 9:00am to 5:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid break. Based in Uckfield TN22/TN21.

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