Annual Salary
£20,000 to £27,000
Average UK salary in 2024 was £37,430
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Packers work in factories and warehouses, putting products into containers like boxes, crates and bottles to be sent out for delivery.
Average UK salary in 2024 was £37,430
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
There will be
2.2% fewer Packer jobs in 2029.
As a packer, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a factory or in a warehouse.
Your working environment may be cool and physically active.
You can get into this job through:
You may be able to apply for a Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, such as:
You can do these with retail, warehouse distribution and manufacturing companies. They normally take around 1 year to complete.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for jobs. Employers often advertise vacancies for temporary staff and seasonal workers through recruitment agencies, which could lead to a permanent job.
There are no set qualifications to work as a packer, though basic computer skills would be useful for using online ordering systems and stock control scanners.
You may have to take an assessment to check your practical skills before being offered a job.
Experience in packing, bottling, order picking or warehouse work can be helpful.
You might find it useful for some jobs if you've done forklift training, though employers may put you through this after you start work with them.
You can find more details about working in packing and warehousing from Generation Logistics.
With experience, you could become a packing team supervisor or shift leader.
With further training, you could work in:quality control; production line maintenance; stock control; staff development
You'll need: