Packing Room Assistant

Packing Room Assistant

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Company
Xebun.com
Location
Birmingham
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Job Description
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Job Title: Packing Room Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £23,742 - £26,093 per annum - SS1

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role

University College Birmingham is seeking a Packing Room Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the Bakery team and Food Lecturers by ensuring all food produced on-site is packed for sale in our commercial outlet, Cakes and Bakes.

As a Packing Room Assistant, you will be responsible for packing food items to the highest standards of quality, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety—particularly allergen compliance in line with Natasha's Law.
The Candidate
• Previous experience in food preparation and handling within a similar environment
• Strong understanding of allergen processes and packing legislation, including Natasha's Law
• Familiarity with food packaging equipment and electronic labelling systems

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Benefits
• Generous allocation of annual leave
• 29 days' paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support.
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse.
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship.
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham.
• Free on-site gym membership.
Extra Information
• Closing Date - 4th January 2026
• Interview Dates - TBC
• UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award.

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don't already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government's online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with experience of: Packager, Packing Assistant, Packing Operative, Process Assistant, Food Operative, Food Production, Kitchen Assistant, Food Production Assistant, Café Assistant, Food Preparation, Food Packing Operative, will also be considered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United Kingdom

Q What is the minimum hourly rate for packing jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for packing jobs is £12.50 per hour for workers aged 21 and over as of 1 April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £9.55 per hour and those under 18 receive £7.55 per hour with no exceptions for entry-level warehouse roles. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate for hours above 40 per week.
Q Do I need a visa to apply for packing jobs in the United Kingdom as a non-UK resident in 2026?
As per the UK Government, non-UK citizens require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer for packing roles, which must meet the £38,700 salary threshold or the going rate for the occupation code 9259. Seasonal Worker visas are not available for permanent packing positions and applications must be submitted via the gov.uk visa portal before travel. Dependants are only permitted if the main applicant earns above £38,700.
Q What education or experience is required for packing jobs in the United Kingdom?
As per the UK Government, no formal qualifications are required for packing jobs but applicants must be at least 16 years old and pass a right-to-work check. Employers may require basic English and numeracy skills demonstrated through a practical test, with no minimum prior experience mandated under employment law.
Q What documents are needed to apply for packing jobs in the United Kingdom?
As per the UK Government, applicants must provide a valid passport or national identity card, proof of address dated within three months, and National Insurance number for payroll. Right-to-work documents such as a visa vignette or share code from the gov.uk service are mandatory before any offer can be confirmed.
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