Hales Group are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative (Shipping & Logistics) on behalf of one of our well‑established manufacturing clients based in Halesworth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to join a busy and well‑organised operation with a strong focus on logistics, shipping, and customer service.

This role offers a varied workload, international exposure, and the chance to take ownership of key accounts within a supportive team environment. The position is full‑time and permanent, offering stability and excellent working hours.

Key Responsibilities

Booking export shipments via carrier portals including FedEx, DHL, TNT, and UPS Providing shipment information for both imports and exports to shipping agents worldwide Booking inbound shipments of products from global manufacturing sites Recording import and export shipments for government packaging compliance (training provided) Sole responsibility for the preparation and shipping of a large key customer account Printing labels for production and preparing products for despatch General warehouse duties including goods in, pick, pack, and despatch Qualifications & Skills

Previous experience within a warehouse or shipping/logistics environment Confidence using Microsoft Office packages Experience using an ERP system (beneficial but not essential) Valid Reach Truck and Order Picker licences (essential) Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments Reliable, organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team What’s in it for you

Permanent position within a stable and growing business Varied role with responsibility and international logistics exposure Supportive team environment Excellent work–life balance with early Friday finish Competitive salary LOCATION: Halesworth HOURS: Monday–Thursday 8:00–17:00, Friday 8:00–13:00 SALARY: £28,000 per annum TERM: Permanent

If you are an experienced Warehouse Operative with a strong logistics background and are looking for a role offering responsibility, variety, and stability, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work through Hales Group? All our Consultants are committed and qualified in what they do and have been operating locally for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and work hard to find the right role for you.

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