PACKER

We currently have an opportunity for a Packer

About KNDS UK:

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.
We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. 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.
As 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.

About the role:

The 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.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Carefully packing goods into boxes or containers, ensuring that items are securely packed and labelled according to specifications.

• Inspect products for obvious defects or damages, ensuring that only quality items are packed and shipped.

• Organising and labelling packages for easy identification, assisting with stock checks and inventory management when necessary.

• Maintaining a clean and organised work area to ensure a safe environment for both you and your colleagues.

• Completing necessary paperwork, including shipping labels, packing slips, and inventory records.

• Working closely with other team members to meet packing targets and assisting with warehouse operations as needed.

• Use of packing machines and other tools to assist in packing when required.

• Preparing products for shipment by adhering to packaging guidelines, weight limits, and shipping deadlines.

What we’re looking for:

Candidates must have the following essential qualifications and experience:

• GCSE in Maths and English at a Grade 4 or above, or equivalent qualification.

• Competence with basic software for labelling and record-keeping.

• Ability to keep the packing area organised and maintain accurate records.

• Previous experience in a warehouse or packing role

The following are desirable:

• Forklift Certification

• Experience with packaging machinery or tools

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skills and aptitudes:

• Must be able to handle products carefully and inspect for damages/defects before packaging.

• Ability to stand, lift, and move heavy packages as required.

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why you should join us:

When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

• Competitive salary

• Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)

• Half-day Friday

• Life assurance scheme

• Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Additional Holidays & Long Service rewards

• Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s

• Cycle-to-work Scheme

• Free on-site car parking

• On-site electric vehicle charging points

We’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.

If you are passionate about Packing and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. Any unsolicited CV’s received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.