Cities
Packing Operative
Company
Staffline Operations
Location
Sutton Coldfield
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Great opportunity to work as a Packing Operative for our client's distribution centre.
Staffline is recruiting Packing Operatives in Minworth.
The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour.
Overtime is available and is paid at £16.94 per hour.
This is a full-time role working fixed shifts and the hours of work are:
- 6am to 2pm
Your Time at Work
As a Packing Operative your duties include:
- Restacking products on pallets (ensuring stability and safety).
- Manual handling (lifting, carrying, and moving goods following proper techniques).
- Completing tasks with attention to detail (e.g., checking labels, quantities, and packaging integrity).
Our Perfect Worker
Our perfect worker will be reliable, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to perform repeated movements.
Applicants must be happy to be on their feet for the duration of the shift.
Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £12.71 - £16.94 per hour
- Fixed shifts
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Uniform provided
- Full training provided
Job Ref: 1IPSMN
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
Important Information
- Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
- Our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
Staffline is recruiting Packing Operatives in Minworth.
The rate of pay is £12.71 per hour.
Overtime is available and is paid at £16.94 per hour.
This is a full-time role working fixed shifts and the hours of work are:
- 6am to 2pm
Your Time at Work
As a Packing Operative your duties include:
- Restacking products on pallets (ensuring stability and safety).
- Manual handling (lifting, carrying, and moving goods following proper techniques).
- Completing tasks with attention to detail (e.g., checking labels, quantities, and packaging integrity).
Our Perfect Worker
Our perfect worker will be reliable, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to perform repeated movements.
Applicants must be happy to be on their feet for the duration of the shift.
Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £12.71 - £16.94 per hour
- Fixed shifts
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Uniform provided
- Full training provided
Job Ref: 1IPSMN
About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.
As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
Important Information
- Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
- Our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum hourly rate for packing jobs in UK warehouses in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for packing job workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £10.50 per hour and those under 18 receive £7.55 per hour with no exceptions for entry-level packing roles. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate for hours above 40 per week.
How many hours per week can I legally work in a UK packing job without overtime approval?
As per GOV.UK, the average working week for packing jobs is capped at 48 hours including overtime unless you opt out in writing. Employers must provide at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave per year for full-time packing staff equating to 28 days including bank holidays. Night shift packing roles require additional health assessments every 2 years.
Which documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom?
As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a valid passport or birth certificate, National Insurance number, and proof of address dated within 3 months. Right to work documents such as a UK visa or settled status share code are mandatory for all packing positions even for UK citizens.
What tax code applies to packing job wages in the UK for 2026?
As per HMRC, the default tax code for packing job employees is 1257L allowing £12,570 of tax-free earnings in the 2026/27 tax year. Packing workers earning under £50,270 pay 20% income tax on amounts above the personal allowance with 8% National Insurance deducted from weekly pay above £242.
