Picking & Packing Operative

About the Role

Pertemps Liverpool is recruiting a Picking & Packing Operative to join a busy warehouse operation in Skelmersdale (WN8). This full-time, temporary role offers a salary of £13 per hour, rising to £19.50 per hour for overtime after 37.5 hours. Working Monday to Friday, you will choose between an early shift (06:00-14:00) or a late shift (14:00-22:00), with flexibility required. Your primary duties involve accurately selecting, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch to maintain efficient workflow.

• Order picking – selecting items accurately according to pick lists
• Packing goods – preparing products securely for shipment
• Stock organisation – sorting, arranging and replenishing inventory
• Labelling & scanning – using simple systems to record stock movement
• Re‑packing tasks – correcting packaging issues when required
• General warehouse duties – supporting loading, unloading and housekeeping

Location:

Skelmersdale (WN8)

Hours:

Monday‑Friday, 06:00-14:00 OR 14:00-22:00, flexibility required

Pay: £13 per hour, OT at £19.50 per hour after 37.5 hours

Contract:

Temporary, ongoing

Start Date:

ASAP

Mandatory drug & alcohol test prior to your start

• Strong attention to detail – accuracy is essential in picking and packing
• Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in warehouse, picking, packing or manufacturing is desirable
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently

If this sounds like the right role for you, click apply and we’ll be in touch.