KEY TASKS
* Construction of cases with correct bracing as necessary, and packaging of all items in accordance with Customer, IES & industry specifications as appropriate.
* Packaging of all equipment in a manner to withstand all external action normally encountered during lifting, handling, shipment and storage.
* Strapping and stretch wrapping of goods to protect from ingress of moisture & dirt.
* Foam lining, bubble wrapping and foil bagging to protect in transit, from bracing pieces.
* Locking-down machines, securing goods to bases using brackets, as necessary.
* Ensuring cases are correctly protected by shock and tilt indicators.
* 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
* 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.
* All packed goods are in accordance with Customer, IES & industry specifications as appropriate.
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
* Export packing & case-making experience required.
* Experience of packing & ground handling sensitive and heavy equipment.
* Experience of power tools to ensure competent, safe use.
Special Working Conditions
* Additional and/or unsociable hours may be necessary when required.
* Early starts and late finishes are not uncommon.
* Travel away from home and sometimes abroad required.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please use the form above or submit your up-to-date CV to careers@ies.co.uk quoting reference 04EPCM0921 #J-18808-Ljbffr