Warehouse Packing Operatives

Job Advert: Warehouse Packing Operatives – 2 Positions

Pay: £13.00–£13.50 per hour
Hours: Monday–Friday, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm (20 hours per week)
Start: As soon as possible
Contract: Ongoing, with potential for temp-to-perm

The Role

We are looking for two reliable, careful and experienced Warehouse Packing Operatives to prepare branded customer orders for dispatch.

This is a packing-only role. Orders arrive at the bench already picked, with shipping labels printed. Picking, label printing, Royal Mail bagging and manifest preparation are handled by our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Match each printed shipping label to the correct order and check product, colour/size and quantity.
• Assemble branded boxes, stamp the logo, secure the base and arrange wrapping paper.
• Pack products carefully, ensuring tags are tucked in and items are presented neatly.
• Add the correct free gift, any additional items specified in the order, and a thank-you card.
• Fold and seal the wrapping paper, close and tape the box, and apply the correct shipping label.
• Tick off completed orders, move parcels to the designated hand-over point and keep the packing bench tidy.
• Maintain an agreed hourly packing target while prioritising accuracy and presentation.

Essential Requirements

• Previous warehouse or packing experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in presentation — every parcel is a gift.
• Ability to work efficiently to a visible hourly target.
• Reliable attendance and availability for afternoon shifts.
• Sufficient English to understand and follow written procedures and safety instructions.
• Own transport is advantageous.

Working Conditions

• Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm; arrival required by 12:50 pm.
• Light packing work, with parcels generally under 5 kg, including soft toys.
• No forklift or PPT operation and no routine heavy lifting.
• Safety cutter and logo press used following induction and training.
• No long shifts at present.

Quality, Targets and Safety

• One order at a time: never have two orders on the bench together.
• The label must stay with its own order throughout packing. Never swap labels or guess if something does not match.
• Missing, damaged, marked or damp items must be reported to the site lead before packing continues.
• Damaged boxes or smudged logos must be replaced.
• Quality takes priority over speed; incorrect packing carries a significant quality penalty.
• Hourly targets are agreed during training, confirmed on day two and monitored by the site lead.
• Customer names and addresses must remain confidential. Photographing labels or paperwork is prohibited.
• Follow all site safety procedures and report injuries or near misses promptly.

Training and Trial Period

The first two shifts (8 hours in total) are paid training:

• Shift 1: Site induction and supervised packing, with every box checked.
• Shift 2: Packing independently with spot checks.
• At the end of shift two, the site lead and director will decide whether to confirm the worker or release them, with the decision communicated the same day.

End-of-Shift Duties

From 4:45 pm, finish the box in hand, ensure no orders are left half-packed, stack completed parcels label-up at the hand-over point, report the final count and tidy and restock the bench. Sign out at 5:00 pm.

To apply: Please apply if you have relevant packing experience, can reliably work the specified afternoon hours and are available to start as soon as possible.