Gluing Machine Operator

Job Title: Gluing Machine Minder
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 DOE (negotiable for the right candidate)
Shifts: Rotating shifts (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected retail packaging manufacturer based in Aylesford, Kent. With a workforce of over 100 staff across design, administration, and manufacturing departments, they serve a broad portfolio of global brands across the homewares, cosmetics, food & beverage, and home entertainment markets. The company is accredited with internationally recognised manufacturing, environmental, and quality certifications.

Role Overview

The successful applicant will have hands-on experience working with gluing machines and will be capable of producing high-quality output in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. This role operates on a rotational shift pattern and will include night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate gluing machines efficiently to meet production, safety, and quality targets

• Perform make-ready operations and run production in a timely manner

• Conduct routine machine maintenance and report technical issues where necessary

• Maintain accurate data entry on internal business systems

• Carry out quality checks in line with company standards

• Ensure the workspace, machines, tooling, and equipment are kept clean and safe

• Assist with training and mentoring Gluing Apprentices and Assistants

• Prepare materials using appropriate equipment

• Report stock needs and ensure consumables are managed

• Comply with all internal business management systems and certification requirements

• Perform additional duties as instructed by the management team

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience operating gluing machines such as Diana, Omega, and Starfold

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

• Comfortable working to deadlines in a high-pressure environment

• Strong attention to detail and quality standards

• Good interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills

• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude toward continuous learning

• Previous experience in the packaging sector is desirable

• Methodical, logical, and well-organised work approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays

• 20% night shift premium

• 15% evening shift premium (6pm-10pm)

• Overtime paid at 1.5x standard hourly rate

• Company workplace pension

• Onsite parking

• Long service awards

• Death in service benefit

• Salary benefits package including:

  • Car salary sacrifice scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee discount platform

• Annual health assessments

• Recruitment referral programme

If you’re an experienced Gluing Minder looking to join a forward-thinking and growing business, we’d love to hear from you.