Contract Personnel Thetford are pleased to be working with one of their well-established clients who are looking for a Packing Operative to join their team on a temp ongoing basis that could lead to perm.
Our client prioritises hiring individuals with a strong work ethic and a positive ‘can do’ attitude over formal qualifications.
Personal Competencies:
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Capability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure maximum productivity
- Previous packing experience is preferred
- Comfortable working to targets and deadlines
- Ability to take responsibility for assigned tasks
- Basic IT knowledge, as you’ll be required to print off labels and complete internal training
- Own transport is required due to rural location
- Ideally, a full UK driving license for occasional collections and deliveries
- Eagerness to learn, develop and contribute to the company objectives by undertaking additional tasks
- Physically fit as this role involves heavy lifting
Responsibilities & Duties:
- The collating, picking, packing and labelling of customer orders based on packing sheets.
- Packing items for stock as requested.
- Picking and packing of aluminium to send for powder coating.
- Reporting of any quality issues to a senior team member.
- Cleaning your workstation at the end of each shift.
- Collaborating with the team to conduct quarterly stock checks accurately and on time.
- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Performing general warehouse duties.
- Assisting in other departments as needed.
- Complying with company risk assessments and following all Health and Safety regulations.
Hours of Work:
Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 15:15, with opportunities for overtime during busy periods
1 x 20 min paid break and 1 x 15-minute unpaid break
Hourly Rate:
Starting rate is £11.90 for standard hours. This increases to £12.50 for standard hours upon completion of a successful probationary period.
Benefits:
- 29 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), increasing with service to a maximum amount of 33 days
- Free uniform
- Performance and attendance-related bonuses
- Pension scheme
- Free secure onsite parking
- Complimentary refreshments
- Clear progression pathway to becoming “multi-skilled operative” utilising all equipment across the department
- Access to an External Employee Assistance Program for support on financial, health and legal matters
- Opportunities for externally recognised qualifications
- Organised staff events, gifts, BBQ’s and outings.
To apply contact Contract Personnel Thetford
