Export Packing Operative / Wooden Case Maker – Broughton Astley, Leicester
People Solutions are currently recruiting for an Export Packing Operative / Wooden Case Maker to join our well-established client based in Broughton Astley, Leicester on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity offering long-term stability, full training, and the chance to join a busy and growing warehouse and cargo handling team.
The successful candidate will be hands-on and comfortable working within a fast-paced warehouse environment, specialising in export packing and wooden case manufacturing. This role would suit someone with previous experience as a Shipping & Packaging Operative, Goods Out Operative, or Dispatch Operative.
Please note: candidates must be able to pass a DBS check and provide a five-year employment and address history.
Shifts:
- Monday to Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
Salary:
- £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits:
Your benefits as an Export Packing Operative / Wooden Case Maker will be:
- Permanent position
- Full training provided
- Monday to Friday working week
- Growing and supportive business
- Opportunity to develop specialist skills
- Immediate starts available
Day-to-Day Duties:
Your duties as an Export Packing Operative / Wooden Case Maker will be:
- Manufacturing wooden export cases and crates
- Packing goods securely for export shipment
- Loading and unloading heavy goods
- Using woodworking tools and machinery (including saws and nail guns)
- Working from measurements and packing specifications
- Following all health and safety procedures
- Working closely with the Export Packing Manager and Operations team
- Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines
Essential Skills:
The skills required to be an Export Packing Operative / Wooden Case Maker will be:
- Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or woodworking experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with measurements
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
- Flexible and reliable approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Professional attitude at all times
- Must undergo a DBS check and provide a five-year employment and address history
Desirable Experience:
- Previous export packing or case making experience
- Experience using woodworking machinery
- Experience using saws and nail guns
- FLT Licence
Training:
- Full industry-related training and ongoing support provided
Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today.
People Solutions do not charge any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process