Yardperson

SHARPAK; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to maintain high hygiene standards in their manufacturing facility. This role involves ensuring cleanliness in both internal and external areas, assisting with general maintenance, and complying with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will be motivated, able to work autonomously, and possess strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company committed to innovation and sustainability in packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene standards in factory and warehouse areas.
• Complete cleaning documentation daily.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Hygiene Standards

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Manual Handling

Teamwork

Job 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.

Shift Pattern

8am-4pm Mon-Fri

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the factory, warehouses and external areas are kept clean and tidy to a high standard, documenting what areas have been cleaned. To assist warehouse/packing desk staff with general duties as when required by team leaders or management. To be able to carry out general maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be responsible in maintaining the high standard of hygiene for the external/internal areas of the factory and warehouses.
• To ensure all cleaning schedule documentation is completed correctly each day.
• To be motivated, prioritise work load, work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• To operate the waste compactor and skip refuse system.
• To ensure all cleaning stations have the full and correct equipment.
• To be able to fulfil general building maintenance and painting tasks.
• To assist within the logistics department any duties to achieve the company’s objectives.
• To comply with all health & Safety regulations and work within the company’s safe working practices.
• All other such task deemed reasonable by the line manager and commensurate with the post
  
  

Person Specification:

• Previous experience of working in high volume manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Good oral communication skills, giving the post-holder the ability to deal confidently with a range of people at all levels.
• Suitable knowledge of up to date health and safety regulations
• Ability to work autonomously to a high standard, either alone or as part of a wider team
• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks repetitively, of weights up to 25kg
• Hard working, keen to learn and Flexible
  
  

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.

To apply for this role, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are interested in this role and meet the role requirements listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please APPLY NOW by submitting your CV and a cover letter.

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.

Location

Sharpak Aylesham, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3EF