Packaging Technician: Long-Term Contract + Growth (Forklift)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Desford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Desford-based role for a Packaging Technician (Packaging & Logistics) on a 12-month contract, with a strong focus on forklift-supported packaging operations and asset maintenance. The position is with Rise Technical Recruitment, a global-leading business on site in Leicestershire.

The role emphasizes returnable packaging assets, audits, and coordinating deliveries. It offers development opportunities and a Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00 schedule with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging, warehouse, logistics or material handling.
• Counterbalance forklift licence/experience required.
• Comfort with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proactive, reliable and safety-conscious with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Packaging Engineers with forklift assistance and packaging operations.
• Coordinate packaging repairs, asset counts and audits.
• Assist deliveries, loading/unloading and material handling.
• Maintain packaging yard and ensure assets are available for use.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift

Packaging & Logistics

Warehouse Operations

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Desford-based role for a Packaging Technician (Packaging & Logistics) on a 12-month contract, with a strong focus on forklift-supported packaging operations and asset maintenance. The position is with Rise Technical Recruitment, a global-leading business on site in Leicestershire.

The role emphasizes returnable packaging assets, audits, and coordinating deliveries. It offers development opportunities and a Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00 schedule with potential overtime.