Our client is looking for an experienced Case Maker / DG Specialist Packer to join their busy packing and logistics operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced packer or case maker who is confident working with high-value, fragile, heavy, specialist and dangerous goods and understands the importance of ensuring items are properly protected and secured for transportation.
Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum + overtime
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Benefits: Bonus, healthcare, overtime opportunities, flex employer
Location: Colnbrook, SL3
The Role
You will be responsible for manufacturing bespoke timber cases and crates and safely packing a wide range of goods for domestic and international shipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Manufacturing timber cases, crates, skids and pallets to specification.
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Measuring, cutting and assembling timber using hand and power tools.
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Packing high-value, fragile and specialist equipment.
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Preparing goods for road, air and sea freight.
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Securing items using blocking, bracing, strapping and protective materials.
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Packing and preparing dangerous goods in accordance with the relevant requirements and company procedures.
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Applying appropriate shipping and handling marks.
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Working from drawings, dimensions and packing instructions.
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Carrying out final quality checks before dispatch.
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Safely handling heavy and awkward items using appropriate equipment.
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Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
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Completing relevant packing and dispatch documentation.
About You
We are looking for someone with practical, hands-on experience in case making, export packing, industrial packing or specialist packing.
You should have:
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Proven experience manufacturing wooden cases or crates.
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Experience packing high-value or sensitive equipment.
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Experience handling heavy, fragile or awkward items.
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Good practical skills with hand and power tools.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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A strong understanding of safe working practices.
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The ability to work accurately from measurements, drawings and instructions.
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A reliable and responsible approach to your work.
Experience with dangerous goods, export packing, ISPM 15 timber packaging, air/sea freight and forklift operation would be highly advantageous, but not essential as training can be provided.
What We Offer
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£30,000–£40,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
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Overtime available and paid in addition to basic salary.
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Monday–Friday working hours, 8:00am–5:00pm.
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Flexible employer
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Company benefits package after probation, bonus, healthcare
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Opportunities for additional training and development.
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Long-term opportunity within an established operation.
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A varied role working with high-value and specialist goods.
Why Join Us?
This is a hands-on position where no two packing jobs are necessarily the same. You will be working with a variety of valuable and specialist equipment and will play an important role in ensuring goods reach their destination safely and securely.
If you have experience as a Case Maker, Export Packer, Industrial Packer, Specialist Packer or Crate Maker, we would like to hear from you
