Packer and Warehouse Operative

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Waldron; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group Ltd is seeking a Packaging Operative to join our production team in Uckfield. This role focuses on end-to-end hand-finishing and assembly of luxury boxes, ensuring our brand standards are met.

You will perform full-surface gluing, lamination, and assembly in a fast-paced environment, maintaining quality throughout. The position is temporary-to-permanent, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm with a 30-minute break.

Qualifications

• Experience in print finishing or luxury packaging.
• Strong attention to detail and a right-first-time approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Excellent manual dexterity for repetitive, intricate tasks.
• Knowledge of paper weights, textures, and adhesives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute hand-finishing tasks including gluing, mounting and lamination with precision.
• Assemble and construct rigid boxes in an assembly line environment.
• Perform quality inspections throughout production to identify defects.
• Manage individual tasks to meet production deadlines without compromising quality.
• Maintain a tidy, safe and organized workstation and production area.

Skills

Hand finishing

Gluing

Lamination

Quality control

Dexterity

Tools

Finishing machinery

Gluing stations

Job description

We are seeking Packaging Operative 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.