Logistics Operative - Export Packer

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Export Packer to join their team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves packing, loading, and maintaining stock in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in logistics and the ability to operate forklifts safely. This position offers competitive pay based on experience and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Hands-on varied logistics role

Opportunities for training and skill development

Competitive pay rate based on experience

Supportive and safety-focused working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Knowledge of packing machinery, picking processes, and logistics best practice.
• FLT and slide-loader licences, with ability to operate lifting equipment safely.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare machinery and components for shipment.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other lifting equipment.
• Load and unload export containers and company vehicles efficiently.
• Maintain stock levels of packing materials and keep areas tidy.
• Follow Safe Systems of Work and assist with logistics tasks.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced logistics environment

Knowledge of packing machinery

Ability to operate forklifts and lifting equipment safely

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Job description

Overview

Logistics Operative (export packer) — Leeds Bradford Shipley Otley Keighley

6 month (fixed term contract) — £15.50 - £18.00 p/h

I am working with my client based in West Yorkshire who require an Export Packer to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. My client design installs and manufacture process capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare machinery and components for shipment, including designing and assembling packing crates.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, slide loaders, and other lifting equipment.
• Load and unload export containers and company vehicles efficiently.
• Maintain stock levels of packing materials and timber and keep storage and working areas tidy.
• Follow Safe Systems of Work and assist with any additional logistics or operational tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years\' experience in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Knowledge of packing machinery, picking processes, and logistics best practice.
• FLT and slide-loader licences, with ability to operate lifting equipment safely.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Benefits

• Hands-on, varied logistics role
• Opportunities for training and skill development
• Competitive pay rate based on experience
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation