Packer

KNDS UK; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Packer to join their Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently packing products for shipment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You'll collaborate with a skilled team, using packing machinery, and maintain an organized workspace. This opportunity not only offers a competitive salary but also a range of employee benefits, including flexible working hours and a supportive environment for service leavers. If you're motivated and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)

Flexible working

Half day Friday

Life assurance scheme

Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or packing role is essential.
• Forklift certification is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Pack goods securely and label them according to specifications.
• Inspect products for defects and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Machine Operation

Education

Forklift Certification

Tools

Packing Machinery

Job description

We are currently looking for a Packer

A Little About Us

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme. We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.

About The Role…

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

The holder of the role is to be responsible for efficiently packing products for shipment or storage. This role ensures that items are properly packaged, labelled, and prepared for delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

1. Packing Products: Carefully pack goods into boxes or containers, ensuring items are securely packed and labelled according to specifications.
2. Quality Control: Inspect products for obvious defects or damages, ensuring that only quality items are packed and shipped.
3. Inventory Management: Organize and label packages for easy identification, assisting with stock checks and inventory management when necessary.
4. Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe environment for both you and your colleagues.
5. Document Handling: Complete necessary paperwork, including shipping labels, packing slips, and inventory records.
6. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to meet packing targets and assist with warehouse operations as needed.
7. Machine Operation: Use packing machines and other tools to assist in packing when required.
8. Shipping Preparation: Prepare products for shipment by adhering to packaging guidelines, weight limits, and shipping deadlines.

What We’re Looking For…

1. Previous experience in a warehouse or packing role.
2. Experience with packaging machinery or tools.
3. Holding a valid Forklift certification.

What You Can Expect From Us

We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2018, achieved their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024 which means that we actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process. When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

1. Competitive salary
2. Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
3. Flexible working
4. Half day Friday
5. Life assurance scheme
6. Company sick pay scheme which increases with service
7. Free car parking

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by clicking the link at the top of the page or email your CV with a cover letter to [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that we have a Preferred Supplier List in place and we will contact agencies directly should the need arise, however any unsolicited CVs received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.