Export Packer / Case Maker

Job description

We are actively looking to engage experienced export packing professionals with a background in woodworking and bespoke case making for a new role as an experienced Export Packer / Case Maker in Leicestershire. This role is a position based across Monday to Friday during office hours.

Client Details

My client is a SME freight forwarding business, with huge ambitions for growth, in the freight & shipping industry. You will be joining a fast-paced environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client is a multi-modal freight business operating from a bonded customs premises, specialising in export packing and cargo handling. You will be joining a busy team responsible for preparing and protecting goods for domestic and international transportation, ensuring cargo is packed securely and in accordance with the required specifications and quality standards.

Job Description

As an experienced Export Packer / Case Maker, you will report into the site Logistics & Freight Manager and be responsible for the following areas of responsibility across the Leicestershire site:

• Preparing and carrying out export packing processes for domestic and international transportation.
• Building bespoke timber cases, crates and packaging solutions to meet specific packing requirements for export airfreight
• Using woodworking machinery, including circular saws, panel saws, nail guns and handheld power tools.
• Accurately interpreting measurements and dimensions to ensure packaging is manufactured to the required specifications.
• Safely handling heavy, OOG, high-value, fragile, oversized and irregular cargo.
• Loading and unloading freight safely and following appropriate manual handling procedures.
• Following packing instructions and maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working independently and as part of a busy Export Packing and Cargo Handling team to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a background in export packing, woodworking and case making. The ideal Export Packer / Case Maker will have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in export packing processes ideally for a cargo handler.
• Skilled in woodworking and case-making
• Experience using woodworking machinery, includin...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hinckley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English