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Warehouse Operative (Picking & Packing) - Night shift
Company
Back TO Work
Location
Sheffield
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Jooble
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Job Description
We’re recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to earn up to £16.70 per hour. Career progression, flexible shifts and overtime opportunities available.
Warehouse Operative benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay with enhanced rates for night shifts
• Overtime opportunities, especially during peak seasons
• Paid training and on-the-job learning
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employee discounts on Amazon products and services
• On-site facilities such as canteens, break rooms, and parking (site dependent)
• Health and wellbeing support programmes
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement (where applicable)
• Performance-based incentives and recognition schemes
• Referral bonuses (subject to campaign availability)
Benefits and bonuses may vary depending on location, site, and business needs. Full details will be provided during the application process.
Training is included to help prepare you for this role.
Warehouse Operative role:
• Receiving, checking, and sorting a wide range of Amazon products
• Picking, packing, and shipping customer orders accurately
• Stowing and organising inventory within the warehouse
• Relocating products using equipment such as forklifts, pump trucks, and power pallet trucks (where trained)
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Using handheld scanners and warehouse systems
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace
• Working as part of a team to meet productivity targets
Warehouse Operative pay:
£14.30 - £16.70 per hour
Warehouse Operative benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay with enhanced rates for night shifts
• Overtime opportunities, especially during peak seasons
• Paid training and on-the-job learning
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employee discounts on Amazon products and services
• On-site facilities such as canteens, break rooms, and parking (site dependent)
• Health and wellbeing support programmes
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement (where applicable)
• Performance-based incentives and recognition schemes
• Referral bonuses (subject to campaign availability)
Benefits and bonuses may vary depending on location, site, and business needs. Full details will be provided during the application process.
Training is included to help prepare you for this role.
Warehouse Operative role:
• Receiving, checking, and sorting a wide range of Amazon products
• Picking, packing, and shipping customer orders accurately
• Stowing and organising inventory within the warehouse
• Relocating products using equipment such as forklifts, pump trucks, and power pallet trucks (where trained)
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Using handheld scanners and warehouse systems
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace
• Working as part of a team to meet productivity targets
Warehouse Operative pay:
£14.30 - £16.70 per hour
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.
