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Packing Operative
Company
Scientific Games
Location
Leeds
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Job Description
Scientific Games:
Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
Position Summary
Packing (Machine Stand-in) Operatives – Double Day Shift
Scientific Games International Ltd is a subsidiary of the $1Billion pa turnover, globally renowned Scientific Games Corporation. Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art printing facility in Leeds supplies lottery scratch cards to clients in Europe.
We are currently recruiting for Packing (Machine Stand-in) Operatives to work on a double day shift pattern within our busy, state of the art printing facility in Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire.
The role involves checking, sorting and packing lottery tickets in a production line environment. Other duties include making up boxes, and general housekeeping to keep the shopfloor clean, tidy and safe. In addition to this, you will also be expected to run packaging machinery in order to provide cover across the shift as and when required. Therefore, the successful candidate will ideally have experience of operating finishing machines within a busy, fast paced manufacturing environment
We are looking for people who are hardworking, reliable, and flexible to join our team. You should have a good level of manual dexterity, good numeracy skills, be able to communicate efficiently with others, and a keen eye for detail. Ideally you will have worked in a similar fast paced manufacturing environment before with experience of running packaging machinery. This is an essential requirement for the role. You will also be required to be trained in quality control and use of the pedestrian pallet truck.
In return we offer a competitive reward package:
Double Day shift pattern:
£27,610.23 per annum
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Alternate early (0600-1330) and late (1330-2100) shift pattern
In addition to this we offer 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, free carparking onsite, plus a pension contribution match up to 6%.
Please note that due to the highly secure nature of our business, any job offer would be subject to the following screening: drugs screening test, receipt of references, receipt of satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check, and a satisfactory credit history check. We would also require proof of eligibility to work in the UK before any job offer is made.
Qualifications
SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster .
Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
Position Summary
Packing (Machine Stand-in) Operatives – Double Day Shift
Scientific Games International Ltd is a subsidiary of the $1Billion pa turnover, globally renowned Scientific Games Corporation. Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art printing facility in Leeds supplies lottery scratch cards to clients in Europe.
We are currently recruiting for Packing (Machine Stand-in) Operatives to work on a double day shift pattern within our busy, state of the art printing facility in Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire.
The role involves checking, sorting and packing lottery tickets in a production line environment. Other duties include making up boxes, and general housekeeping to keep the shopfloor clean, tidy and safe. In addition to this, you will also be expected to run packaging machinery in order to provide cover across the shift as and when required. Therefore, the successful candidate will ideally have experience of operating finishing machines within a busy, fast paced manufacturing environment
We are looking for people who are hardworking, reliable, and flexible to join our team. You should have a good level of manual dexterity, good numeracy skills, be able to communicate efficiently with others, and a keen eye for detail. Ideally you will have worked in a similar fast paced manufacturing environment before with experience of running packaging machinery. This is an essential requirement for the role. You will also be required to be trained in quality control and use of the pedestrian pallet truck.
In return we offer a competitive reward package:
Double Day shift pattern:
£27,610.23 per annum
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Alternate early (0600-1330) and late (1330-2100) shift pattern
In addition to this we offer 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, free carparking onsite, plus a pension contribution match up to 6%.
Please note that due to the highly secure nature of our business, any job offer would be subject to the following screening: drugs screening test, receipt of references, receipt of satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check, and a satisfactory credit history check. We would also require proof of eligibility to work in the UK before any job offer is made.
Qualifications
SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster .
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
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.
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.
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.
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.
