Casemaker

Description

• Manufacture, assemble, and finish wooden, metal, or composite transport cases to specification.
• Ensure goods are securely packed to prevent damage during transit.
• Inspect completed cases to ensure durability, stability, and compliance with safety standards.
• Apply correct sealing, fastening, and weatherproofing techniques.
• Modify cases to meet client or shipment requirements, including custom dimensions, padding, and reinforcements.
• Operate woodworking machinery such as saws and cutting tools to required specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of case production, repairs, and modifications.
• Prepare cases for dispatch, including labelling, strapping, and palletising.
• Assemble and finish products using a variety of hand tools, including hammers, drills, and screwdrivers.
• Accurately measure, cut, and prepare materials using both hand tools and machinery.
• Liaise with logistics, warehouse, and shipping teams to meet delivery deadlines.
• Interpret technical drawings, cutting lists, and packing instructions.

Requirements

TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Case Maker for one of our external clients, a leading global logistics and forwarding specialist based in Blyth, Northumberland. Renowned for providing worldwide transport, distribution, and export packing services, the company is now looking to grow their skilled team.

• Competent in the safe operation of woodworking machinery (saws, planers, sanders, etc.)
• Background in carpentry, woodworking, or transport packaging is highly desirable.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools (hammers, screwdrivers, measuring equipment, etc.)
• Ability to accurately read and work from technical drawings, cutting lists, and packing specifications.
• Proven experience in producing wooden frames, crates, or similar wooden products.

Benefits

Benefits: Pension scheme, profit-related bonus and BUPA healthcare

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x (double time on Sundays)

Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour (negotiable)

Training + Development

Interview process

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