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Operator, Logistics – Fixed Term 12 months

James Walker Cockermouth are recruiting a Operator, Logistics on a fixed term 12 months contract

Operator, Logistics – Fixed Term 12 months

Cockermouth

About us
A dynamic global manufacturing organisation supplying a vast range of high performance fluid sealing products and associated knowledge-based services to virtually every industry sector. With state-of-the-art skills in materials technology, particularly relating to elastomers, polymers, composites and engineering plastics plus extensive expertise in precision machining of exotic alloys for metallic seals, and tension control fasteners for bolted joints. Our worldwide group of companies has 11 operations and a further 40 spread across Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia, South Africa and the USA.

The Position

We are currently looking to recruit two Operators on a fixed term contract for 12 months. Based at the Manufacturing Business Unit in Cockermouth, Cumbria working in the Logistics Department.

The hours of work are 37 hours per week on day shift (Monday to Thursday 08.00 am – 4.00 pm and Fridays 08.00 am – 1.00 pm). The starting salary is Grade A (£26,058.14 per annum) with the ability to progress to Grade C (£28,802.42 per annum).

Key responsibilities

  • Picking and packing of all customer orders to the agreed packing standard following visual standards.
  • Preparation and creation of bespoke packaging as required.
  • Ensuring inventory accuracy by conducting daily cycle counts and quarterly stock checks.
  • General housekeeping.
  • Responsibility of quality of own work.

About You

  • A flexible approach to duties.
  • The ability to pay particular attention to detail and quality of work.
  • An ability to work under pressure and meet daily deadlines.
  • A good level of math ability.
  • The ability to build great relationships and work as part of a team.
  • A pro-active approach to work and getting things done.
  • A right first time attitude.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 02 September 2026

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