Technical Packer

Company: Alpla
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Location: Wigan
Job Description:

Technical Packer / Operative

ALPLA UK is a leading provider of high‑quality plastic packaging. Our Golborne site, located on East Lancs Road and within 5 minutes of J22/J23 M6, employs over 270 colleagues producing packaging solutions for major international customers. We now need to strengthen our Packing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Check that each label is the correct one for the product being packed.
  • Ensure that the date and packer number is clearly marked on each label.
  • Maintain health and safety awareness.
  • Apply a reliable, self‑motivated and resourceful approach to work in a manufacturing warehouse.
  • Use proactive, methodical and accurate/safe working methods.
  • Provide excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Learn quickly and safely.
  • Spot and report product defects to supervision.
  • Troubleshoot and address issues with AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles).
  • Remove any defective cartons, trays, etc. that do not meet specification.

Qualifications

  • Previous packing experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Experience ensuring products meet specification.

Benefits

  • £28,900 + Benefits.
  • Brand new welfare facilities.
  • Free uniform and PPE.
  • Great rates of pay and overtime opportunities.
  • Free parking on site.
  • Life assurance from day one.
  • Company Pension scheme.
  • Subsidised canteen.
  • Maternity and paternity pay scheme.
  • Christmas vouchers for you and your children.
  • Long‑service awards during Christmas shutdown.
  • Perk box offering money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, homeware, free coffees and online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists.

Contact Nathan Turtington to discuss these opportunities with ALPLA UK.

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Posted: June 19th, 2026