Packer

Oxford Instruments plc; Severn Beach; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private healthcare

Share incentive

Pension

Half-day Friday

Job summary

Oxford Instruments plc in Severn Beach near Bristol is seeking an experienced Packer to join the Packing Team on permanent day shifts. You will prepare and pack products to company standards, ensuring safe delivery to customers worldwide.

You will monitor stock levels, support other areas of Materials Handling, and load shipments for onward transportation, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a packing or warehouse environment
• Computer literate and comfortable working with systems
• Clear and effective communicator
• Able to work accurately and efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with manual handling and lifting items up to 25kg
• Reliable, punctual and well organised
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• Committed to maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
• Focused on delivering excellent internal and external customer service

Responsibilities

• Packing products to company standards, ensuring goods arrive with customers undamaged
• Maintaining high levels of quality and attention to detail
• Monitoring packaging material stock levels and updating the Team Leader on future requirements
• Loading shipments onto vehicles for onward transportation
• Ensuring all packing activities meet secure cargo requirements
• Processing Return to Vendor (RTV) requests
• Supporting other areas of the Materials Handling department as required

Job description

Are you an experienced Packer looking for a stable, permanent role with an established manufacturing business? Do you take pride in packing products safely, accurately, and to the highest standards?

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Packer to join our Packing Team in Severn Beach, Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team where your contribution directly impacts customers around the world.

As a key member of the Materials Handling team, you will be responsible for preparing and packing products for global export, ensuring they arrive safely and in perfect condition. You'll also help manage packaging stock levels and provide support across the department when required.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent, full-time position
• Day shifts only
• Early Friday finish
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a global supply chain
• Varied role with responsibility and autonomy.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

The Role

As a Packer, your responsibilities will include:

Packing & Export Operations

• Packing products to company standards, ensuring goods arrive with customers undamaged.
• Maintaining high levels of quality and attention to detail.
• Monitoring packaging material stock levels and updating the Team Leader on future requirements.
• Loading shipments onto vehicles for onward transportation.
• Ensuring all packing activities meet secure cargo requirements.
• Processing Return to Vendor (RTV) requests.
• Supporting other areas of the Materials Handling department as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a packing or warehouse environment
• Computer literate and comfortable working with systems
• A clear and effective communicator
• Able to work accurately and efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with manual handling and lifting items up to 25kg
• Reliable, punctual and well organised
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• Committed to maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
• Focused on delivering excellent internal and external customer service

Desirable

• FLT (Forklift Truck) Licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• Pension scheme