Case Maker DG Packer

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:

• Manufacturing timber cases, crates, skids and pallets to specification.
• Measuring, cutting and assembling timber using hand and power tools.
• Packing high-value, fragile and specialist equipment.
• Preparing goods for road, air and sea freight.
• Securing items using blocking, bracing, strapping and protective materials.
• Packing and preparing dangerous goods in accordance with the relevant requirements and company procedures.
• Applying appropriate shipping and handling marks.
• Working from drawings, dimensions and packing instructions.
• Carrying out final quality checks before dispatch.
• Safely handling heavy and awkward items using appropriate equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• 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:

• Proven experience manufacturing wooden cases or crates.
• Experience packing high-value or sensitive equipment.
• Experience handling heavy, fragile or awkward items.
• Good practical skills with hand and power tools.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of safe working practices.
• The ability to work accurately from measurements, drawings and instructions.
• 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

• £30,000–£40,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Overtime available and paid in addition to basic salary.
• Monday–Friday working hours, 8:00am–5:00pm.
• Flexible employer
• Company benefits package after probation, bonus, healthcare
• Opportunities for additional training and development.
• Long-term opportunity within an established operation.
• 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

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