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 pension

About 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 required

About 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 desirable

Important 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)

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