Packaging Operative

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Packaging Operative at a leading company in Yeovil. Your role involves processing deliveries and ensuring quality standards are met. Enjoy competitive pay rates, superb training, and opportunities for progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance

Personal development and training programs

Flexible working options

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at high street stores

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools or basic carpentry.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work meets customer specifications and quality standards.
• Cut wood materials into various sizes/shapes using power or bandsaws.
• Complete paperwork procedures accurately.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Packaging Operative and help us deliver excellence with every package.

Your Role

Due to continued growth within the Leonardo UK Helicopters contract, we have a full-time vacancy for a Packaging Manufacturing Operative based in Yeovil. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for processing deliveries and associated workloads.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure all work meets customer specifications, the production plan, and quality standards.
• Adhere to the Company’s Health & Safety procedures, particularly when using machinery and protective devices.
• Interpret drawings and manufacture boxes to meet specifications.
• Cut wood materials into various sizes/shapes using power or bandsaws; assemble wood parts with nail guns, power staplers, and glue to fabricate boxes.
• Repair damaged wooden boxes and containers using hand or power tools.
• Complete paperwork procedures accurately.
• Maintain good communication between team members and other departments.
• Perform additional tasks (with proper training) as assigned by the Team Leader/Process Manager.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Flexibility and willingness to learn with a positive attitude towards the role and environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with hand tools or basic carpentry.
• Good communication skills with team and management.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Good housekeeping practices.

Good Reasons to Join

Enjoy competitive pay rates, superb training, and a great working environment. We value and respect our employees and offer genuine opportunities for progression and development.

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays
• 2 volunteering days per year
• 3x Life Assurance if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme
• Personal development and training programs
• Empowered to deliver your best
• Flexible working options available—discuss at interview
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at high street stores and supermarkets
• Refer a friend scheme

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer recognizing the skills and value service leavers bring.