Picking Packing Operative

Picking Packing Operative


Company
Baker Recruitment Group Ltd
Location
Leeds
Salary
£12.71–£13.39 an hour
Via
via Jooble

Job Description
Baker Group are pleased to be working alongside our client based in WF6. Due to continued business growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit Picking and Packing Operative.
Salary and Shifts
Pay Rate: £12.71PH - £13.39PH
Shift (Monday to Friday)
Immediate starts available
Varius shifts available
6.00am - 2.00pm
8.30am-4.30pm
2.00pm-10.00pm
3.00pm-11.00pm
Sunday to Thursday - 10.00pm - 06.00am
Daily Duties:
Scanning and checking pick lists
Trained on Mechanical Handling Equipment low level PPT + LLOP
Picking and packing orders with accuracy and efficiency using Hand Scanners
Loading and unloading vehicles.
General warehouse tasks to support smooth operations.
Requirements
Reliability A strong work ethic and dependability.
Teamwork Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Initiative Capable of working independently when required.
Benefits
Free on-site parking.
Access to a pool table and dartboard in the canteen for downtime.
Opportunities for temp-to-perm contracts.
Regular reviews and feedback to support your development.
If you are interested in our job offer, please apply today or give us a call. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Baker Group is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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