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.
Shifts Available: 10pm - 6am (£12.71 per hour + enhanced shift allowance)
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!
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.
Sharpak Aylesham, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3EF
Since its establishment in 1972, Groupe GUILLIN has been the European leader producing and selling eco-designed food packaging. Through its 31 companies and 3,000 employees in Europe, the Group is the daily privileged partner of its customers in the catering business, the food industry, the fresh produce business or the institutional catering, based on a continuous innovation to provide them with an irreproachable service and the widest market range.
Our mission: to answer all the needs and sensitivities while being part of a civic circular economy approach. This is why our packaging is either 100 % reusable, 100 % recyclable or 100 % compostable, fully in line with the environmental expectations.
Because our concern is to answer the most demanding needs, Group GUILLIN ceaselessly works on improving the essential features of our packaging, which are:
- Protecting food
- Guaranteeing hygiene and food safety
- Reducing food waste
- Ensuring logistics safety
- Enabling traceability
- Providing everybody with an access to a variety of food
- Allowing for products’ visibility and showcasing
As a leading, responsible SME, protecting the environment, eco-design, the circular economy and the use of environmentally-friendly raw materials have always been key concerns for the Group, and are a priority commitment on a daily basis.
