Pallet Bander/Yard Operative

AMJ Recruitment Group; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

AMJ Recruitment Group is seeking a Dispatch Pallet Bander to join a well-established team in Nuneaton. The role is full-time with Monday–Friday hours, outdoors in all weather conditions, and involves bending and lifting while preparing products for dispatch.

You will operate a handheld banding machine to secure products on pallets, prepare pallets for dispatch, and maintain a safe, organized yard. A Counterbalance Forklift Licence is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling pallets and shipments.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Physical fitness for manual handling and outdoor duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld banding/strapping machine to secure products onto pallets.
• Prepare pallets and products for dispatch and transportation.
• Ensure products are safely and securely banded.
• Carry out general yard duties as required.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Work efficiently to meet daily dispatch requirements.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

AMJ Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Dispatch Pallet Bander to join a well-established business based in Nuneaton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual seeking ongoing, full-time employment with consistent Monday-to-Friday working hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing products for dispatch, using a handheld banding machine to securely strap products onto pallets before transportation, bending up and down to the floor throughout the day.

Please note: This position is based entirely outdoors, so applicants must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.

Location: Nuneaton

Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time (Ongoing Work)

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 07:00am – 15:30pm or 06:30am – 15:00pm

Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid per day

Start Date: 12th November 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a handheld banding/strapping machine to secure products onto pallets.
• Preparing pallets and products ready for dispatch and transportation.
• Ensuring all products are safely and securely banded.
• Carrying out general yard duties as required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.
• Working efficiently to ensure daily dispatch requirements are achieved.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a yard, warehouse, manufacturing or dispatch environment would be advantageous.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual, hands-on work.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to attending work consistently.
• Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence would be advantageous but is not essential.