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picking packing
Company
Daymark Labels
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£26k–£28k a year
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Job Description
Picking & Packing Team Leader
Daymark are specialists in the design and production of high-quality self-adhesive labels, stickers and tags to a diverse range of industries. Our multi-channel sales strategy and forward thinking approach has ensured continued growth within our print finishing / picking & packing team and is crucial to the success and growth of the business.
Job Purpose:
As a Team Leader, you will monitor and support your finishing / packing team during their daily activities to ensure maximum efficiency and daily targets are met. An attitude and determination for exceeding customer expectations is essential and a willingness to work as part of a team to achieve outstanding results.
Reporting to the Production Manager the Team Leader is responsible for overseeing daily activity within our finishing / picking & packing department, day to day leadership, supervision and direction of the team, ensuring that the team operates productively, safely and continues our drive to dispatch orders to the total satisfaction of our customer base.
Key Responsibilities:
• Communication with the team, ensuring objectives are understood and outcomes to be achieved.
• Ensure that each team member is working at full capacity whilst observing quality standards and health and safety procedures.
• Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately, on time and are of the highest standard.
• Ensure that stock is stored appropriately in the correct locations.
• Support with accurately picking, packing and checking orders when necessary.
• Ensuring that housekeeping is maintained in all areas and that the warehouse is kept neat, clean and tidy at all times.
• Have a motivational and positive approach ensuring colleagues achieve goals.
• Co-operate with all other departments to ensure customer satisfaction outcomes are met.
• Support organising, and participate in, stock takes at regular intervals
• Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change.
• Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse and, where appropriate, elevate those issues to the Production Manager
• Contribute to reviewing ways to reduce waste.
Key Skills:
• Good organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for this roll to ensure the smooth running of the team.
• Experience managing multiple and competing priorities and seeing tasks through to completion.
• Maintain good attendance.
• A willingless to learn and be part of a friendly, dedicated and hard-working team.
• Good IT literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
Training and Development:
Full training will be given and you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and also grow your role as our business grows. As well as a competitive hourly rate, your benefits will include Pension, car parking on site, Free Tea and Coffee, scheduled breaks and great training / progression opportunities.
Starting salary dependant on experience tc.
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Daymark are specialists in the design and production of high-quality self-adhesive labels, stickers and tags to a diverse range of industries. Our multi-channel sales strategy and forward thinking approach has ensured continued growth within our print finishing / picking & packing team and is crucial to the success and growth of the business.
Job Purpose:
As a Team Leader, you will monitor and support your finishing / packing team during their daily activities to ensure maximum efficiency and daily targets are met. An attitude and determination for exceeding customer expectations is essential and a willingness to work as part of a team to achieve outstanding results.
Reporting to the Production Manager the Team Leader is responsible for overseeing daily activity within our finishing / picking & packing department, day to day leadership, supervision and direction of the team, ensuring that the team operates productively, safely and continues our drive to dispatch orders to the total satisfaction of our customer base.
Key Responsibilities:
• Communication with the team, ensuring objectives are understood and outcomes to be achieved.
• Ensure that each team member is working at full capacity whilst observing quality standards and health and safety procedures.
• Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately, on time and are of the highest standard.
• Ensure that stock is stored appropriately in the correct locations.
• Support with accurately picking, packing and checking orders when necessary.
• Ensuring that housekeeping is maintained in all areas and that the warehouse is kept neat, clean and tidy at all times.
• Have a motivational and positive approach ensuring colleagues achieve goals.
• Co-operate with all other departments to ensure customer satisfaction outcomes are met.
• Support organising, and participate in, stock takes at regular intervals
• Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change.
• Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse and, where appropriate, elevate those issues to the Production Manager
• Contribute to reviewing ways to reduce waste.
Key Skills:
• Good organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for this roll to ensure the smooth running of the team.
• Experience managing multiple and competing priorities and seeing tasks through to completion.
• Maintain good attendance.
• A willingless to learn and be part of a friendly, dedicated and hard-working team.
• Good IT literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
Training and Development:
Full training will be given and you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and also grow your role as our business grows. As well as a competitive hourly rate, your benefits will include Pension, car parking on site, Free Tea and Coffee, scheduled breaks and great training / progression opportunities.
Starting salary dependant on experience tc.
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the National Living Wage for packing jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The UK Government sets the National Living Wage at £12.50 per hour for packing operatives aged 21 and over as of 1 April 2026. Workers under 21 receive £10.75 per hour and those under 18 receive £8.60 per hour with no exceptions for warehouse packing roles. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate.
Do I need a visa to apply for packing jobs in the United Kingdom as a non-UK resident in 2026?
Non-UK citizens require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer or a Temporary Work visa for seasonal packing roles under the Seasonal Worker Scheme which runs until 31 December 2026. The visa application fee is £719 for up to 3 years and applicants must show £1,270 in savings unless the sponsor covers maintenance.
What education or experience is required for packing jobs in the United Kingdom?
No formal qualifications are required for entry-level packing jobs but applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold the right to work in the UK. Employers typically require a basic CV showing any warehouse or manual handling experience and a valid passport or birth certificate for right-to-work checks.
What documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom?
Applications require a passport or birth certificate, National Insurance number, proof of address dated within 3 months, and bank details for payment. If applying via an agency a P45 or P60 from previous employment must also be provided within 7 days of starting.
