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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 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.
