Repair & Maintenance Operative

CHEP UK Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP UK Ltd. in Durham, England, is seeking a Pallet Repair Operative to inspect and repair pallets in a fast-paced, target-driven production environment. You’ll work with hand tools and collaborate with automation and new technologies to ensure quality and safety.

You will maintain safe work practices, handle manual tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement of pallet pooling processes. Training and growth opportunities support your development within a global leader in pooling.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or repair environments preferred.
• Comfort with manual handling and physical tasks.
• Safety-focused and reliable.
• Willingness to learn automation and new tech.
• Experience with power/tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair pallets using hand tools.
• Follow safety standards and maintain quality targets.
• Support automation processes and adapt to new tech.
• Handle housekeeping and manual tasks.

Skills

Production experience

Manual handling

Safety-conscious

Automation familiarity

Tool use experience

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

## Repair & Maintenance OperativeApply: Not Remote: Durham, England, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (22 days left to apply): JR25193CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands. You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.# **Job Description**About the roleWe’re looking for a Pallet Repair Operative to join CHEP – the global leader in pallet, crate, and container pooling. You’ll inspect and repair pallets in a fast-paced, target-driven production environment, utilising hand tools and collaborating with automation and new technologies.What you’ll do* Inspect and repair pallets using hand tools* Apply safe working practices and meet safety standards* Maintain quality and production targets* Perform manual handling and housekeeping tasks* Support automation processes and adapt to new technologies* Uphold professional conduct and timekeeping standardsWhat we need from you* Experience in a production or repair environment preferred* Comfortable with manual handling and physical tasks* Safety-conscious and reliable* Able to work to quality standards in a fast-paced setting* Willingness to learn and work with automation* Experience in using power tools and hand tools would be beneficial