Picker Packer

Picker Packer


Company
S1jobs.com
Location
Glasgow
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Connect Appointments is recruiting Picker Packers to join our established client based in Cumbernauld.

You'll be joining a busy chilled distribution facility, with opportunities available on both back shift and night shift across a 7-day operation. Flexibility is essential, as shifts will include weekdays and weekends.

What's on offer?
• Ongoing temporary position
• Working 5 shifts from 7 (Monday to Sunday)
• Back shift: 2pm to 10pm @ 13.69 per hour
• Night shift : 10pm to 6am @ 13.69 per hour (10pm to midnight) and 14.85 (from midnight to 6am)

As a Picker Packer, your duties will include:
• Accurately picking and packing customer orders within a chilled warehouse environment
• Working to daily productivity and accuracy targets
• Keeping your work area clean, safe, and organised
• Following all health & safety procedures at all times
To be considered as a Picker Packer, you will need:
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience (desirable)
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment (essential)
• Ability to work at pace with a good level of physical fitness
• Full flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends
Interested in this Picker Packer role? Apply now or call us on 01324 464 951.
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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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