About us
Sharpak Bridgwater manufactures plastic packaging for the food industry. The use of food packaging is essential for optimising food quality and preservation. Plastic food packaging extends the shelf-life of food, reduces food colour change and wastage, preserves the food’s nutrient content and prevents harmful food borne illnesses.
We recycle all plastic waste onsite and reuse it in our manufacturing process. Sharpak Bridgwater is also proud to be part of Prevent Ocean Plastic and Operation Clean Sweep
The Role
We are expanding our team and have a fantastic opportunity to come and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Bridgwater.
In the Packing Belt Operative role, you will work as part of a larger team and will ensure products are packed into correct packaging and labelled correctly as per customer specification. As part of your role you will be required to stack the final product on pallets and wrap once completed for shipping and storage.
A valid FLT Licence would be advantageous for this role.
In this role you will be working Monday to Friday with a pay rate of £13.52 per hour (this includes a shift premium)
You will work on a 3-week rotating shift pattern, consisting of nights (10pm – 6am), afternoons (2pm – 10pm) and mornings (6am – 2pm). These are 8 hour shifts with a 40-minute paid break per shift.
Please note that we currently are unable to offer any other shift pattern.
You will not be required to work weekends or bank holidays, however regular overtime is available paid at an enhanced rate (time and a half).
Why work for Sharpak Bridgwater?
- Competitive salary including shift allowance.
- Weekly pay.
- You will be working for a sustainable business, with robust policies around Corporate Social Responsibility.
- Friendly site, with people at the heart of what we do.
- Enhanced holiday, starting at 22 days plus bank holidays. Increasing to 24 days plus bank holidays after 2 years service.
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Subsidised canteen.
- Cash back for medical expenses, for yourself, partner and up to 4 children.
- Company discount scheme for online and store based retailers.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Support with stress and mental health related concerns.
- Life insurance.
- Grocery Aid
- Free On-site parking.
- Uniform and workwear provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
