Packing Operative

Adecco Portugal; Harlow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent

Daytime hours

Friendly team

Training provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is seeking a Packing Operative in Harlow to accurately pick and pack equipment for dispatch. The role is light, with most items weighing around 5kg and no heavy lifting required.

You will work in a friendly team, with daytime hours and training provided to ensure success. This temporary role offers potential progression to permanent for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse picking/packing is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Comfortable standing for long periods.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick customer orders from designated warehouse locations.
• Pack products securely for dispatch, ensuring safe delivery.
• Verify orders for accuracy prior to shipping.
• Label and prepare parcels for courier collection.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Assist with stock replenishment and general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Packing Operative (Picker/Packer)

Location: Harlow

Contract Type: Temporary

Our client, a respected organisation in the manufacturing and production sector, is seeking reliable and detail-oriented Packing Operatives to join their dynamic warehouse team in Harlow. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to an efficient operation while enjoying a supportive work environment.

About the Role

As a Packing Operative, the primary responsibility will be to accurately pick and pack equipment and accessories, ensuring all items are ready for dispatch to customers. This role is light in nature, with no heavy lifting required-most items handled will weigh approximately 5kg.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick customer orders from designated warehouse locations.
• Pack products securely for dispatch, ensuring safe delivery.
• Verify orders for accuracy prior to shipping.
• Label and prepare parcels for courier collection.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Assist with stock replenishment and general warehouse duties as needed.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures established by the organisation.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, picking, packing, or order fulfilment role is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Comfortably able to remain on your feet for most of the working day.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

What Our Client Offers

• Full-time, temporary to permanent position.
• Consistent daytime hours, with early finishes on Fridays.
• A friendly and supportive team atmosphere.
• Comprehensive training provided to ensure success.
• An opportunity to work with a growing and established business.

This role is ideal for those with experience in warehouse operations, order picking, packing, retail stockrooms, or distribution environments. If you are seeking a stable, Monday-to-Friday position with no heavy lifting involved, this is the opportunity for you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer.

It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.

Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.