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 Security Guard Jobs
What is the National Living Wage for security guards in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour as of 1 April 2026 according to the Department for Business and Trade. Security guards must receive this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 40 hours per week. Employers must also provide itemised payslips showing exact hours and deductions.
Do I need an SIA licence to work as a security guard in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Yes, a valid SIA licence is mandatory for all security guard roles under the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The licence costs £190 for a three-year front-line licence and requires a Level 2 Award in Door Supervision or Security Guarding plus an identity check and criminal record disclosure. Applications are processed only through the official SIA portal.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlement for security guards in the United Kingdom?
Security guards are limited to an average of 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period under the Working Time Regulations 1998. They are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays, equating to 28 days for a five-day week. Night shift workers receive an additional health assessment every two years.
How much income tax and National Insurance will a security guard earning £25,000 pay in the United Kingdom in the 2026/27 tax year?
A security guard earning £25,000 pays £1,486 in income tax and £1,456 in Class 1 National Insurance contributions for the 2026/27 tax year. The personal allowance is £12,570 with a basic rate of 20% on income above that threshold up to £50,270. Employers deduct these automatically through PAYE and report via Real Time Information.
