Cities
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
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
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.
