Working Hours:

We operate on a weekly rotating shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm (40 hours per week) for an initial period of 3 months.

About Us – Sharpak Aylesham

At Sharpak Aylesham, we’re proud to be a close-knit team manufacturing thermoformed plastic packaging for Fresh Produce and Food Service industries. Since opening our doors in 1968, we’ve grown steadily and together, we continue to lead the way in sustainable, innovative packaging solutions both locally and globally. Our strength lies in our people, our reliability and our shared drive for excellence.

Your Role in Our Team

As a valued member of our warehouse team, your role is key to keeping things running smoothly. You'll work alongside supportive Team Leaders and Managers, helping with day-to-day tasks like loading and unloading trailers, picking pallets and cases, receiving stock, cleaning, and cycle counting.

Whether you’re working independently or with others, you’ll be using both manual handling techniques and mechanical equipment - all with full training provided. We believe in helping each other succeed and grow.

What You’ll Be Doing Together With Us

Helping to receive stock into the warehouse, ensuring all goods match paperwork and flagging any issues to your Team Leader or Manager.

- Picking stock as needed and making sure the right items are always ready to go.

- Using equipment like counterbalance, pivot, reach and pedestrian pallet trucks to keep stock moving efficiently.

- Loading and unloading trailers safely and accurately, ensuring goods are in top condition.

- Carrying out stock movements and keeping everything in line with our procedures.

- Looking out for your team by following all health and safety protocols and promptly reporting any issues or equipment faults.

What You Bring

Ideally, you’ll have some experience with forklift trucks (counterbalance or pivot) and a background in warehousing or manufacturing. But don’t worry if you’re new - we’ll give you all the training and support you need to succeed.

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:

- Life Assurance – from day one, we've got you covered
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential support when you need it
- Medical Cash Plan – money back on everyday health costs
- Extra Holidays – 22 days plus bank holidays, and even more the longer you’re with us
- Paid Breaks – yes, really!
- Long Service Awards – we love to celebrate your milestones

If this sounds like the role for you, then apply today.

Important: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.