At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure timely delivery of products by handling stock and supporting order fulfilment.
- Company: Join Macfarlane Packaging, a market leader with over 75 years of success.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 27 days holiday, bonuses, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on health, safety, and quality.
- Why this job: Build a stable career in a supportive, fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in a warehouse and a valid forklift licence are essential.
The predicted salary is between 33900 - 43800 £ per year.
Location: Rathcoole (Greenogue Industrial Estate)
Salary: Up to €39,780 (dependent on experience) + bonus
Hours: 45 Monday-Friday (06:30-16:30 hours & 07.30-17.30 hours)
Sector: Packaging Distribution
Benefits: Up to 27 days holiday (+ bank holidays & buy/sell scheme), pension, bonus, training & progression, employee discounts, wellbeing support and more.
Build a stable career with a market leader. At Macfarlane Packaging, we protect what matters – our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. With over 75 years of industry success, we offer long-term stability combined with a fast-paced, supportive working environment. Our teams are collaborative, customer-focused, and committed to doing things the right way. In return, we provide genuine opportunities to develop, progress, and build a lasting career.
The Logistics Operative role: As our Logistics Operative, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our customers receive the right products, on time, every time. Working within our Regional Distribution Centre, you’ll be responsible for handling stock accurately, driving forklifts, supporting efficient order fulfilment, and maintaining high operational standards. This is a hands-on role where teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail are essential.
Key responsibilities:
- Receive, check, and store incoming goods accurately
- Pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders efficiently
- Load and unload vehicles safely
- Carry out stock control activities, including counts and audits
- Process returns and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain accurate system records and documentation
- Work closely with internal teams to meet delivery commitments
- Follow all health & safety and quality procedures
What you’ll bring:
Essential:
- Experience working in a busy warehouse environment
- Valid Forklift licence (ideally you have a valid licence/certificate (completed in last 3 years) for Counterbalance, Reach, Pivot-Steer, & Power Pallet Truck)
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Team-focused approach with a positive work ethic
- Good understanding of health & safety practices
- Basic IT, numeracy, and communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience working with multiple product lines
- Exposure to fast-paced distribution environments
- Experience liaising with internal departments
What you’ll get:
- 25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) + bank holidays
- Annual bonus and incentive schemes
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Training, development, and progression opportunities
- Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Volunteering day and long service awards
Your future with us: We invest in our people. Whether you want to deepen your skills or progress into supervisory or specialist roles, we provide structured development pathways and real opportunities to grow your career. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. No recruitment agencies, please.
Logistics Operatives Macfarlane Group UK Ltd employer: Macfarlane Group UK Ltd
Macfarlane Group UK Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a stable career in the packaging distribution sector with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and development. Located in Rathcoole, our collaborative work culture fosters teamwork and reliability, while providing generous benefits such as up to 27 days of holiday, training opportunities, and a supportive environment for career progression. Join us to be part of a market leader that values its people and encourages growth.
