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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 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.
