Joinery Packing Operative

Job Role: Joinery Packing Operative

Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 DOE
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (1 hour lunch)

Benefits

Permanent position
Free parking
Career progression opportunities
Canteen facilities
Company pensionAbout the Company

Our client is a well-established international freight forwarding and logistics company specialising in global transport, warehousing, export packing, and cargo handling solutions. They support customers across a wide range of sectors including aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, commercial distribution, joinery, and woodworking industries.

The company offers a professional and supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term development within a growing logistics and export operation.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Joinery Packing Operative to join a busy warehouse and cargo handling operation. This is a hands-on permanent opportunity working within a highly regulated bonded warehouse environment handling secure cargo.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within joinery, woodworking, export packing, case making, warehouse, or manufacturing environments, although full training can be provided for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

Building wooden export cases and packing secure cargo
Using woodworking and joinery equipment including saws and nail guns
Loading and unloading cargo and materials
Working from measurements and packing specifications
Supporting warehouse and logistics operations
Adhering to strict health & safety and security procedures
Working effectively within a team and independently when requiredAbout You

Previous warehouse, manufacturing, woodworking, joinery, or packing experience preferred
Experience using hand and power tools beneficial
Good attention to detail and accuracy with measurements
Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
Flexible and professional approach to work
Able to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines
Counterbalance FLT licence highly desirableImportant Compliance Requirements

Due to the nature of the business and industry regulations, all successful applicants must be able to complete:

Basic DBS check
5-year employment/education history check (no gaps exceeding 28 days)
ID verification (passport or driving licence)Apply

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