Export Packer & Case Maker: Bespoke Wood Crates (Mon-Fri)

Green & Wolvin Recruitment; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Green & Wolvin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Export Packer / Case Maker in Leicestershire. The role focuses on preparing export packing, building bespoke timber cases, and using woodworking machinery for international shipments.

Candidates should have experience in export packing, knowledge of international packing methods, and be able to work in a fast-paced logistics environment. Forklift license is desirable. Commuting to Leicestershire is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in export packing processes ideally for a cargo handler.
• Knowledge of safe packing methods for international transportation across air, road, and sea freight.
• Commutable to Leicestershire.
• FLT licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and carrying out export packing processes for domestic and international transportation.
• Building bespoke timber cases, crates and packaging solutions to meet specific packing requirements for export airfreight.
• Using woodworking machinery, including circular saws, panel saws, nail guns and handheld power tools.
• Accurately interpreting measurements and dimensions to ensure packaging is manufactured to the required specifications.
• Safely handling heavy, oversized, fragile and high-value cargo.
• Loading and unloading freight safely and following appropriate manual handling procedures.
• Following packing instructions and maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working independently and as part of a busy Export Packing and Cargo Handling team to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Export packing

Woodworking

Case-making

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Forklift license

Logistics experience

International packing

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Green & Wolvin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Export Packer / Case Maker in Leicestershire. The role focuses on preparing export packing, building bespoke timber cases, and using woodworking machinery for international shipments.

Candidates should have experience in export packing, knowledge of international packing methods, and be able to work in a fast-paced logistics environment. Forklift license is desirable. Commuting to Leicestershire is expected.