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As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support functions.\nAs our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines and currently have this opportunity available.\nAbout the role:\nThe primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for efficiently packing products for shipment or storage. Your role ensures that items are properly packaged, labelled, and prepared for delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.\nKey duties include, but are not limited to:\nCarefully packing goods into boxes or containers, ensuring that items are securely packed and labelled according to specifications.\n\nInspect products for obvious defects or damages, ensuring that only quality items are packed and shipped.\n\nOrganising and labelling packages for easy identification, assisting with stock checks and inventory management when necessary.\n\nMaintaining a clean and organised work area to ensure a safe environment for both you and your colleagues.\n\nCompleting necessary paperwork, including shipping labels, packing slips, and inventory records.\n\nWorking closely with other team members to meet packing targets and assisting with warehouse operations as needed.\n\nUse of packing machines and other tools to assist in packing when required.\n\nPreparing products for shipment by adhering to packaging guidelines, weight limits, and shipping deadlines.\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\nCandidates must have the following essential qualifications and experience:\nGCSE in Maths and English at a Grade 4 or above, or equivalent qualification.\n\nCompetence with basic software for labelling and record-keeping.\n\nAbility to keep the packing area organised and maintain accurate records.\n\nPrevious experience in a warehouse or packing role\n\nThe following are desirable:\nForklift Certification\n\nExperience with packaging machinery or tools\n\nSuccessful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skills and aptitudes:\nMust be able to handle products carefully and inspect for damages/defects before packaging.\n\nAbility to stand, lift, and move heavy packages as required.\n\nAbility to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.\n\nWhy you should join us:\nWhen you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:\nCompetitive salary\n\nAttractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)\n\nHalf-day Friday\n\nLife assurance scheme\n\nCompany sick pay scheme which increases with service\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)\n\nAdditional Holidays & Long Service rewards\n\nWellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s\n\nCycle-to-work Scheme\n\nFree on-site car parking\n\nOn-site electric vehicle charging points\n\nWe’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.\nIf you are passionate about Packing and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.\nWe look forward to receiving your application!\nRecruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. 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