Packing Operative

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for packing jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
GOV.UK states the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in packing roles is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Packing operatives under 21 receive £10.00 per hour under the same rules.
Q How many hours can I legally work in a UK packing warehouse job without a visa sponsorship?
GOV.UK confirms standard full-time packing shifts are limited to 48 hours per week on average over 17 weeks unless opted out in writing. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on actual hours worked. Overtime above 48 hours triggers mandatory rest breaks of 11 consecutive hours daily.
Q What documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom in 2026?
GOV.UK requires a valid passport or biometric residence permit plus a right to work share code for all packing job applicants. Employers must complete a right to work check before the first shift and retain records for two years. No formal education certificates are mandated for entry-level packing positions.
Q Do packing jobs in the UK require a Skilled Worker visa for non-UK residents in 2026?
GOV.UK specifies that packing operative roles fall below the Skilled Worker visa threshold and cannot be sponsored unless the salary reaches £38,700 or the going rate for the SOC code. Most warehouse packing positions are filled by UK or settled workers only. Seasonal worker visas do not cover permanent packing contracts.
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