Palletiser Operator – Added Value Department
5 Crew Shifts - Fixed Term Contract to 31.12.2026
Doncaster Plant
Role Description
To operate glass container packaging equipment and report any malfunctions or defects to maintain efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities
- Check that containers are packed using correct materials and labelled correctly in order to meet customer requirements and comply with packaging specifications
- Observe the packaging equipment and report any mechanical malfunctions or container defects that may occur to supervision
- Repair any basic faults and jam ups, with the packaging equipment, if possible, or report immediately to supervision
- Complete and record APS checks to provide an accurate reference point
- Assist after job change to establish and maintain effective operation of packaging equipment
- Rework / repack of production as requested by the QC Foreman and carry out housekeeping as required in line with the Company’s Health & Safety and Hygiene regulations
- Carry out packed ware audit quality checks
Required Skills / Qualifications
- Ability to interpret Packaging Specification information and pack glass manually in event of equipment failure
- Ability to use Company fork trucks – where appropriate training has been given and licence attained
- Good observing skills
- Ability to recognise and respond to basic mechanical malfunctions and container defects
- Familiar with Cold End work areas and equipment
What we offer
- Salary Minimum £36,363 - £41,750 Maximum Per annum Grade 4
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
- Normal shift pattern is determined by the 5-crew shift rota, typically consisting of a two 12‑hour day shifts followed by two 12‑hour night shifts and then a six‑day rest period which includes 21 shifts holiday when working the 5 crew 12‑hour shift rota – Holidays are built into the shift 5 crew
- An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities
- Private Healthcare provided by AXA
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period
