Logistics Operative - Export Packer

ATA Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Export Packer for a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves picking and packing machinery, operating forklifts, and ensuring a safe working environment. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of logistics experience and relevant licenses. Competitive pay based on experience offered.

Benefits

Hands-on, varied logistics role

Opportunities for training and skill development

Supportive 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.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare machinery for shipment.
• Safely operate forklifts and other lifting equipment.
• Load and unload export containers and vehicles.

Skills

Logistics experience

Knowledge of packing machinery

Ability to operate forklifts

Interpreting engineering drawings

Tools

FLT licence

Overhead cranes

Slide-loaders

Job description

Logistics Operative (export packer)

Leeds Bradford Shipley Otley Keighley
6 month (fixed term contract)
£15.50 - £18.00p/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.

For the position of Export Packer, you will be required to conduct the following duties:

• 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.

The successful Export Packer will need to have the following attributes:

• 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 of this position

• 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