Export Packing Specialist – Wooden Crate & Case Maker

People Solutions; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

People Solutions are recruiting an Export Packing Operative for a client in Leicester, Leicestershire. This specialist export packing role focuses on timber case making and secure packaging to international standards.

The position is permanent, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with no weekend work. You will join an established organisation and contribute to high-quality packing solutions for UK and international shipments.

Qualifications

• Substantial export packing experience required.
• Experience building timber cases and crates.
• Ability to interpret measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and securely pack goods for UK and international transport.
• Take accurate measurements and follow packing specifications.
• Select packing methods based on size, weight and nature of goods.
• Build bespoke timber cases, wooden crates and specialist export packaging.
• Use woodworking machinery and power tools safely and accurately.
• Handle heavy, awkward and high-value items.
• Load and unload freight safely.
• Ensure packing meets quality and safety standards.
• Work efficiently to deadlines in a busy environment.

Skills

Export packing experience

Timber case making

Woodworking machinery

Accurate measurement interpretation

Safety standards

Tools

FLT licence

Job description

People Solutions are recruiting an Export Packing Operative for a client in Leicester, Leicestershire. This specialist export packing role focuses on timber case making and secure packaging to international standards.

The position is permanent, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with no weekend work. You will join an established organisation and contribute to high-quality packing solutions for UK and international shipments.