Package Description
Role – Returnable Packaging Sorter
Location – Peterborough
Contract Type – Permanent
Working Pattern – Shift-based, site-based role (4 on 4 off)
Salary – £ 40,083
Start Date – ASAP
Returnable Package Sorter – Join a World-Class Manufacturing Team in Peterborough
Are you a skilled Returnable Package Sorter? Are you ready to step into a high-performing, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your expertise truly makes an impact?
At Crown, we’re not just producing cans—we’re creating world-class products with precision, innovation, and pride. With over 130 years of global success, 179 plants across 39 countries, and a reputation for operational excellence, we offer the stability of a global leader combined with the energy of a growing, cutting-edge site.
Our Peterborough facility is a standout success story—recognised as “Overall Best Plant in EMEA” within just three years of opening. Now, as we continue to expand, we’re looking for talented Returnable Package Sorters to play a key role in our next phase of growth.
The Opportunity
Join our team as a Returnable Packaging Sorter and be responsible for the meticulous inspection, sorting and organisation of all returnable secondary packaging materials. Your role is critical in maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of packaging to minimise the risk of contamination and ensure the materials are ready for restocking and reuse in the production process.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £40,083
- Pension scheme and healthcare benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Structured shift pattern providing consistency and balance
- Opportunities to work with industry-leading machinery and technology
- Clear progression pathways within a global organisation
What You’ll Bring
You will have previous experience in a warehouse or logistics role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and be able to demonstrate ability to follow detailed procedures and strict safety protocols.
An FLT license is preferred alongside familiarity with the types of secondary packaging materials (plastic, wood, cardboard, metal) and common defects.
Why Crown?
At Crown Peterborough, we invest in our people because we know they drive our success. In just three years, around 20% of our team has been promoted, and many others have been supported through apprenticeships in areas like Mechatronics, HR, Continuous Improvement, and Leadership.
You’ll be joining a business that genuinely lives its values—where high performance is recognised, development is supported, and teamwork is at the core of everything we do.
If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want to be part of a team that’s setting the standard in manufacturing and building something exceptional—this could be your next move!!!
Apply today and be part of a team where #ThisTeamCan.