Multi Skilled Operative

Container Tipping Operative

• Job Type: Ad Hoc Hours - A single 3.5-hour shift once per month on an ongoing basis.
• Location: St Neots
• Salary: £15 per hour

REED Business Support are delighted to be representing our client, who are seeking a dedicated Container Tipping Operative to join their team. This role involves unloading and organising shipments efficiently within a set timeframe. Ideal candidates will be physically fit and able to handle manual tasks effectively under time pressure.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Unload boxes from the back of shipping containers.
• Stack boxes onto pallets according to specified pallet patterns/stacking formats.
• Build pallets with a target of 50 boxes per pallet.
• Securely wrap completed pallets using roll wrap.
• Accurately number and label completed pallets as instructed.
• Ensure all pallets are wrapped securely to prevent movement when stored in warehouse racking.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area throughout the shift.
• Adhere to all site health and safety procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Physically fit and capable of extensive manual handling duties.
• Ability to work efficiently under strict time pressures.
• Excellent attention to detail for correct pallet configuration and numbering.
• Reliable, punctual, and highly safety conscious.
• Previous experience in warehouse or container unloading is desirable but not essential.

PPE Requirements:

• Operatives must provide and wear their own steel toe-capped safety boots.
• They will provide protective gloves and drinking water as needed.

Working Conditions:

• This role is a timed task; containers must be completed within a 3-hour window.
• The unloading window is limited to 3 hours due to the container driver's schedule.

To apply for the Container Tipping Operative position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.