CAREERS
Production Operatives
Location
On-Site
Department
Production
Closing Date
Friday 31st October 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for Production Operatives to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidates will be proactive team players and have experience working effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
Attention to detail is a crucial skill to be able to maintain the strict customer standards that are required. This role is on a continental shift pattern, working both days and nights.
Attention to detail is a crucial skill to be able to maintain the strict customer standards that are required. This role is on a continental shift pattern, working both days and nights.
Sheard Packaging is a successful family-run business and proud to be The UK’s leading independent cardboard box manufacturer.
We are committed to ensuring all our employees are given on the job training and have the opportunity for personal development from day one. After all, our people make our business what it is today.
We are committed to ensuring all our employees are given on the job training and have the opportunity for personal development from day one. After all, our people make our business what it is today.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
- First and foremost, understanding and complying with all Health & Safety rules
- The machine operator has full responsibility for the overall operation of the machine, and you will support him / her during the day to day running of activities
- You must proactively help the machine operator during the setup of jobs
- It will be your responsibility to ensure all flat sheet board fed into the machine you are assigned to, meets customer expectations
- Once trained, you should understand what checks to do before and during production and perform them at a reasonable frequency. These include, but are not limited to:
- Board quality, Feed orientation, Print quality and position, Bundle quantity
- Communication with your team is paramount and any issues must be addressed in a timely and clear manner
- You and your machine crew will assist each other to achieve production targets and keep your machine running at optimum efficiency
- The machines undergo a weekly maintenance program and once fully trained you will take part in this
- Understand customer palletisation requirements
What can we offer you:
- Free on-site parking with electric charging ports available
- Fantastic on-site canteen / dining area with micro markets
- Life Insurance for all employees
- Employee Assistance Platforms with Spectrum Life and MetLife
- Free Corporate Pure Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Fresh fruit delivered daily and is free to all employees
- Monthly free food events
- 2 days per year per employee of employer supported volunteering
- Key speakers which so far have included Jamie Peacock and Luke Ambler
Skills Required
- Excellent understanding of health and safety instructions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures in the corrugated industry or similar.
SUSTAINABILITY
we take our environmental
responsibilities seriously
to give you peace of mind
We strive to ensure our entire supply chain is as sustainable as possible, beginning with the use of fully FSC®-certified materials for our products and concluding with our fuel-efficient transport fleet, supporting the Circular Economy, and helping our customers meet their environmental goals.
