Shunter + Shift Allowance + Overtime Opportunities
Full-time Permanent Associate
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Description
At Sharpak Aylesham Ltd, we are proud to be a leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. As part of a fast-paced and growing business, we supply high-quality packaging products to some of the UK's best-known retailers and food producers.
Based in Aylesham, Kent, our success is built on the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our people. We strive to create a positive working environment where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to develop their skills and careers.
We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Shunter with warehouse experience who is looking to develop into a Shunter role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn new skills and undertake further training and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsibilityfor location of stock receipts into the warehouse after ensuring that the paperworkand goods are correct, raising anydiscrepanciesto the Team LeadersandManagers.
- Responsibilityfor picking goods from stock as and whenrequiredas directed by theTeam LeadersorManagers.
- Operation of mechanical handling equipment (Counterbalance, Pivot,Reach and Pedestrian pallet trucks) to move palletsaround the warehousetomeet business needs.
- Inspection of the trailerprior to loading goods,to ensure that the vehicle adheres to cleanliness and hygiene standards to transport goods and to sign load sheet to confirm vehicle and goods have been checked.
- To ensure that goods are loaded and unloaded as directed by the Team LeaderorManagerensuring that goods are correct and not damaged.
- To perform stock movements asrequiredin accordance withthe Company’s procedures.
- To ensure thathigh standardsof housekeeping aremaintainedthroughout the Warehouse and damaged products are brought to the attention of theTeam Leader orManager.
- Full adherence to health and safety policy and proceduresat all times,reporting any broken,defectiveor faulty equipment to a manager to ensure the safety of all staff.
- Any other such taskdeemedreasonable by the line manager andcommensuratewith the post.
Required Skills
- Previous experience in warehouse operations, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in shunting operations.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a warehouse setting.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Desired Skills
- Class 1 Driving Licence.
- Adherence to all UK road traffic laws and regulations, always ensuring safe and compliant driving.
- Experience completing vehicle inspections and maintaining defect books at the start of each shift, reporting any issues promptly to the appropriate persons.
- Ability to move loaded and unloaded trailers safely and efficiently to meet business requirements.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands
Hours of Work: Rotating shifts of 06:00am to 14:00pm and 14:00pm to 22:00pm. The successful candidate must be able to work both shift patterns on a rotational basis.
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