Carton Folder Gluer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Dartford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Operating carton gluing machinery Window Patcher operation Nesting Machine operation BRC standards Quality checks Mechanical aptitude Straight Line, Crashlock 4 Corner and 6 Corner Bobst Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Carton Folder Gluer - Dartford - Competitive Salary!

To operate and maintain carton gluing machinery efficiently and safely, ensuring cartons and packaging products are glued, folded, and finished to the highest quality standards while meeting production targets.

  • Location: Dartford, Kent
  • Hours: Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:30 or 13:30 - 21:00
  • Salary: £35k
  • Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, On-site parking

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the output of the processes with regard to speed and quality
  • Ensure BRC standards are maintained - Set up, operate, and monitor carton gluing machines
  • Set up, operate and monitor Window Patcher
  • Set up operate and monitor Nesting Machine
  • Feed cartons into the machine and ensure continuous operation.
  • Adjust glue application, folding, and scoring mechanisms to meet job specifications.
  • Perform quality checks to ensure products meet required dimensions, adhesion, and appearance standards.
  • Detect and resolve minor faults or stoppages quickly to minimise downtime.
  • Maintain accurate production records, including quantities produced, waste, and downtime.
  • Clean and maintain machines and work area to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Assist in changeovers and setups for different carton styles and sizes.
  • Follow all health & safety and quality control procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production deadlines.

Skills and Requirements

  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
  • Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills
  • Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Straight Line, Crashlock 4 Corner and 6 Corner.
  • Bobst Experience preferable.
  • Nester/Tray Former experience or desire to train on.
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