Multi Skilled Operative

Container Tipping Operative

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• Job Type: Ad Hoc Hours - A single 3.5-hour shift once per month on an ongoing basis.
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• Location: St Neots
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• Salary: £15 per hour
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REED Business Support are delighted to be representing our client, who are seeking a dedicated Container Tipping Operative to join their team. This role involves unloading and organising shipments efficiently within a set timeframe. Ideal candidates will be physically fit and able to handle manual tasks effectively under time pressure.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Unload boxes from the back of shipping containers.
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• Stack boxes onto pallets according to specified pallet patterns/stacking formats.
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• Build pallets with a target of 50 boxes per pallet.
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• Securely wrap completed pallets using roll wrap.
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• Accurately number and label completed pallets as instructed.
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• Ensure all pallets are wrapped securely to prevent movement when stored in warehouse racking.
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• Maintain a clean and safe working area throughout the shift.
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• Adhere to all site health and safety procedures.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Physically fit and capable of extensive manual handling duties.
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• Ability to work efficiently under strict time pressures.
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• Excellent attention to detail for correct pallet configuration and numbering.
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• Reliable, punctual, and highly safety conscious.
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• Previous experience in warehouse or container unloading is desirable but not essential.
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PPE Requirements:

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• Operatives must provide and wear their own steel toe-capped safety boots.
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• They will provide protective gloves and drinking water as needed.
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Working Conditions:

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• This role is a timed task; containers must be completed within a 3-hour window.
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• The unloading window is limited to 3 hours due to the container driver's schedule.
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To apply for the Container Tipping Operative position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.