Packing Desk Operative Night

Sharpak Aylesham; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Extra Holidays

Paid Breaks

Christmas Turkey

Job summary

Sharpak Aylesham, a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for Fresh Produce and Food Service, is seeking a Full-time Permanent Associate for the Packing Desk. The role acts as the link between Production and Despatch, performing warehousing duties with strict health and safety standards to ensure products reach customers safely and efficiently.

The position offers a night shift from 22:00 to 06:00 at £12.71 per hour, with an enhanced shift allowance for nights.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role within a high-volume manufacturing, FMCG or fresh produce environment would be advantageous
• Team worker with a flexible approach to the role and others
• A hands-on approach to the role with a keen eye for detail
• Positive working attitude when working alone or within a team

Responsibilities

• Stack pallets with boxes from the packing belt, ensuring that the products are consistent on each pallet, and stacked safely;
• Check box quality on full pallets, and wrap correctly to ensure safe transportation through the warehouse and to the customer;
• Responsible for checking and adhering the correct pallet labels to the appropriate pallet and double-checking the work of others;
• Safe operation of Powered Pallet Truck (PPT), hand pallet truck, hand scanners, and other such equipment as necessary to the role;
• Awareness of metal detection system malfunctions, including completion of near-miss forms if metal detection or box damage is observed;
• Provide an adequate supply of new pallets in the Packing Desk area to ensure a smooth and continuous service;
• Follow company policy and procedures at all times to support the effective running of the Packing Desk;
• Responsible for providing a safe working environment by keeping the Packing Desk area clean and tidy;
• Undertake such other duties that are deemed reasonable and commensurate with the role according to business needs.

Skills

Team worker

Flexible

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Job description

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 08 Sep 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:

As part of the Packing Desk team, the aim of the role is to support a smooth, efficient and high quality service as the 'link' between the Production and Despatch departments. The role holder is required to undertake a range of general warehousing duties and follow company procedures, working to a high standard of health and safety, to ensure the product is sent to customers in a professional and safe way.

Contract: Permanent

Shifts Available:

10pm- 6am (£12.71 per hour + enhanced shift allowance for nights)

Key Responsibilities:

• Stack pallets with boxes from the packing belt, ensuring that the products are consistent on each pallet, and stacked safely;
• Check box quality on full pallets, and wrap correctly to ensure safe transportation through the warehouse and to the customer;
• Responsible for checking and adhering the correct pallet labels to the appropriate pallet and double-checking the work of others;
• Safe operation of Powered Pallet Truck (PPT), hand pallet truck, hand scanners, and other such equipment as necessary to the role;
• Awareness of metal detection system malfunctions, including completion of near-miss forms if metal detection or box damage is observed;
• Provide an adequate supply of new pallets in the Packing Desk area to ensure a smooth and continuous service;
• Follow company policy and procedures at all times to support the effective running of the Packing Desk;
• Responsible for providing a safe working environment by keeping the Packing Desk area clean and tidy;
• 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 would be advantageous
• Team worker with a flexible approach to the role and others
• A hands-on approach to the role with a keen eye for detail
• Positive working attitude when working alone or within a team

Additional Information

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

To apply for this role, 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.