Cities
Warehouse Picker and Packer
Company
Charles Birch Ltd
Location
Leeds
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for Picker/Packer for Our Leeds Warehouse Focusing on Dropship.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9am-2.30pm -27.5hrs
WEEKENDS OFF
Other benefits include: No weekend work, permanent position, onsite parking, staff discount and no working Bank holidays, also access to our company Mystaffshop with thousands of discount's for retailers, days out and faster GP appointments.
Job duties of the Dropship Picker/Packer to include:
· Picking and packing orders for our Customers in the shoe care industry.
· Ensuring that you have picked your designated orders accurately before mailing directly to the customer
· Support other departments when required
The role of picker/packer requires the following attributes:-
• Excellent timekeeping
• Initiative
• Positive attitude
• Hard working individual
• Able to confidently work solo if necessary
If you feel that you would fit the bill, we would be very happy to hear from you.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
• Do you consider yourself to be extremely reliable, with Excellent timekeeping?
Experience:
• Warehouse: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9am-2.30pm -27.5hrs
WEEKENDS OFF
Other benefits include: No weekend work, permanent position, onsite parking, staff discount and no working Bank holidays, also access to our company Mystaffshop with thousands of discount's for retailers, days out and faster GP appointments.
Job duties of the Dropship Picker/Packer to include:
· Picking and packing orders for our Customers in the shoe care industry.
· Ensuring that you have picked your designated orders accurately before mailing directly to the customer
· Support other departments when required
The role of picker/packer requires the following attributes:-
• Excellent timekeeping
• Initiative
• Positive attitude
• Hard working individual
• Able to confidently work solo if necessary
If you feel that you would fit the bill, we would be very happy to hear from you.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
• Do you consider yourself to be extremely reliable, with Excellent timekeeping?
Experience:
• Warehouse: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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.
