Despatch Packing Assistant

Location: Verwood Industry: Precision Engineering (Aerospace) Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hrs per week) Salary: £13.00 ph

About the Role

A dependable, detail-focused Despatch Packing Assistant is required to support a busy despatch operation within a precision aerospace engineering environment. This hands-on role involves packing components, organising shipments, and carrying out part marking for aerospace traceability, where accuracy is absolutely essential.

Full training is provided, making this a great opportunity for someone with the right attitude, strong attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Pack and prepare components for safe, accurate shipment
• Support and arrange shipping to meet delivery deadlines
• Carry out part marking using ink, vibro, and dot peen methods
• Ensure all marking is completed accurately and to specification
• Record, organise, and maintain stock within the department
• Monitor consumable stock levels
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised working area
• Support other departments when required

What We’re Looking For

• High attention to detail
• Reliable, hard-working, and organised
• Able to adapt to changing priorities
• Careful handling of components to avoid damage or errors
• Positive team player with a “can-do” attitude
• Willingness to learn and take ownership

Ideal (Not Essential)

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, or despatch
• Exposure to marking, labelling, or technical components

How you'll excel in this role

• You complete packing and marking tasks accurately the first time
• You understand the importance of traceability in aerospace
• You stay organised and focused, even when busy
• You take pride in avoiding preventable errors
• You support your team and adapt when priorities shift

Who This Role Suits

• People who enjoy hands-on, practical work
• Individuals who take pride in accuracy
• Those willing to learn and follow structured processes
• Team players who take responsibility

Why Join Us?

• Full training provided
• Opportunity to develop skills in precision aerospace
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Stable, long-term role within a growing business

Hours of Work

Mon–Thu: 7:30am – 4:30pm Fri: 7:30am – 12:30pm Total: 39 hours per week