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Case Maker

 

Department: Packing
Job Title: Case Maker
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Location: Head Office - Bristol UK

From Timber to Trade... Come and join the team! 

We have an exciting opportunity at IES for a Case Maker to join our growing team. 

Competitive pay with good earning potential.

You'll benefit from enhanced overtime rates:

  • Weekdays: 1x
  • Saturdays 1.5x
  • Sundays: 2x
  • Bank Holidays: 3x

Room to Grow

If you're ambitious, there are clear routes for progression into Export Packing - a role that can take you out on the road as part of our global operation. 

No CV? No problem.

We're more interested in finding the right people than paperwork. Call or WhatsApp us today to have a chat: +44 (0)7971 745 876

Basic Purpose of the Role

To manufacture crates in accordance with customer specifications and IES best practices. To prepare crates to allow packaging goods in a manner to withstand all external action normally encountered during lifting, handling, shipment, and storage.

The post holder will carry out all functions as required to agreed standards with a timely and accurate process.

Part-time hours will also be considered.

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Key Tasks
  • Construction of cases with correct bracing as necessary, and packaging of all items in accordance with Customer, IES & industry specifications as appropriate
  • Ensuring provision of adequate imbalanced weight markings and correct way up markings
  • Indicating lifting points on the cases as per customer, IES & industry specifications
  • Indicating temperature control requirements on cases
  • Ensuring cases are correctly marked and stamped where heat treated timber is used
  • Ensuring tools used are kept clean and in good working order and reporting any inadequacies
  • Ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy
  • Participating actively in safety and other training
  • Ensuring compliance with airline security regulations
  • Reporting damage & defects in machinery, tools & equipment in accordance with internal procedures
  • Co-operating in packing workflow in accordance with schedule and deadlines
  • Participate in machinery movement as and when required
  • May be required to complete other business activities on behalf of the company from time to time in line with identified skills, competencies and experience

Key Performance Indicators

In this role we expect:

  • Packing Department is kept tidy and in an operational, efficient, functional state always
  • Quality of records and paperwork (presentation, accuracy, timeliness and completeness) in line with company expectations and high standards
  • Completion of Customer requirements in full in an accurate and timely manner

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

  • Excellent organisation & prioritisation capabilities
  • Ability to use own initiative and make considered, informed decisions, seeking advice from Senior Export Packer & Case Maker
  • Ability to implement, and ensure compliance with, company policies & procedures
  • Customer-focused
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility, adaptability and ability to cope with change
  • Willingness and ability to learn
  • Keen eye for detail
  • High level of professionalism, confidentiality, honesty & integrity
  • Forward thinking with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude

Training, Education & Experience

  • Experience of power tools to ensure competent, safe use

 

Renumeration & Benefits

Salary/Rate: Band 2 - Export Packer & Case Maker. Hourly rate £12.33 to £14.26, depending on experience

Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, 0800-1630hrs

Overtime: Regularly available, paid in the following multipliers:

  • Weekdays: 1x
  • Saturdays: 1.5x
  • Sundays: 2x
  • Bank Holidays: 3x

Benefits: 

  • Free on-site parking at Head Office
  • Increased annual leave by service length
  • Private Medical Insurance by service length
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Structured career development
  • Regular company events
  • Free on-site gym at Head Office

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please use the form above or call or WhatsApp us on +44 (0)7971 745 876, quoting reference 04CM2209

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