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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 Security Guard Jobs
What exact hourly rate must employers pay security guards on night shifts in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.75 per hour from 1 April 2026. Security guards on night shifts between 11pm and 6am must receive this rate plus any contractual shift premium. Employers cannot pay less even on zero-hour contracts.
Do I need an SIA licence to work as a security guard in the United Kingdom and what is the 2026 application fee?
As per GOV.UK, all security guards must hold a valid SIA licence before starting work. The front-line licence application fee is £228 for a three-year licence in 2026. Applicants must complete a Level 2 qualification and pass an identity check.
How many hours can a security guard legally work per week in the United Kingdom including overtime in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the maximum average working week is 48 hours over a 17-week reference period. Security guards can opt out of the 48-hour limit but must still receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave. Overtime must be paid at least at the National Living Wage rate.
What tax code and personal allowance apply to security guard wages in the United Kingdom for the 2026/27 tax year?
As per HMRC, the personal allowance for 2026/27 is £12,570 with tax code 1257L for most employees. Security guards earning under £50,270 pay 20% income tax on earnings above the allowance. National Insurance is deducted at 8% above £12,570.
