Home Delivery picker/ packer

Cook-9; Hale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Free car park

Birthday/Compassionate leave

Staff discount

Wellbeing program

Profit share

B-Corp certification

Job summary

COOK Logistics is recruiting Home Delivery Pickers & Packers for the busy seasonal period from October 2026 through to the first week of January 2027. You will pick orders in our cold store and pack them for home delivery, working day or night shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Full training is provided, no previous warehouse experience required, and thermal PPE is supplied. Monthly planning and rota details are communicated in advance to help you manage this busy period.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work in a -18°C cold store environment.
• Physically able to lift and move products safely.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in order picking.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately using the warehouse system.
• Pack orders securely for home delivery.
• Work in a -18°C environment and in packing area as needed.
• Carry out final checks before dispatch.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Detail-oriented

Team player

Able to work in cold

Physically fit

Job description

Home Delivery Picker & Packer – Seasonal Casuals

Location: Gillingham, Kent – COOK Logistics

Contract: October 2026 – 1st week of January 2027

Shifts: Various shift patterns available

Rota: Provided 1 month in advance

Pay: Day shift £14 per hour / Night shift £15.50 per hour

Join Our Home Delivery Team

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Home Delivery Pickers & Packers to join our team for the busy seasonal period from October 2026 through to the first week of January 2027.

You will play an important role in making sure our customers receive the correct products in their orders, packed carefully and ready for delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, takes pride in accuracy and likes having a varied working day.

Available Start Dates & Shifts

18 October 2026 *

1x 8am – 4pm

1x 9:30pm – 6am

01 November 2026 *

3x 9:30pm – 6am

08 November 2026 *

1x 8am – 4pm

3x 9:30pm – 6am

22 November 2026 *

2x 8am – 4pm

3x 9:30pm – 6am

29 November 2026 *

1x 9:30pm – 6am

06 December 2026 *

2x 8am – 4pm

2x 9:30pm – 6am

What You'll Be Doing

Your day will be split between order picking in our cold store and packing customer orders in the packing area.

Picking Customer Orders

• Pick individual customer orders accurately using the warehouse system.
• Select the correct products and quantities for each customer.
• Work safely in a -18°C cold store environment while picking.
• Check products carefully to ensure the order is complete and accurate.
• Handle products with care and maintain high quality standards.

Packing Customer Orders

After picking, you will spend part of your working day in the packing area, preparing individual customer orders for home delivery.

• Pack customer orders carefully and securely.
• Ensure the correct products are included in each order.
• Carry out final checks before orders are dispatched.
• Organise completed orders ready for delivery.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised packing area.

Working in a Cold Store

As part of the role, you will spend some time working in a -18°C cold store while picking customer orders.

High-quality thermal PPE will be provided

High-quality thermal PPE will be provided to help keep you warm and protected.

The amount of time spent in the cold store will vary depending on the day's workload, with the remainder of your shift spent in the packing area.

What We Offer

• Rota provided one month in advance, helping you plan ahead.
• A varied role split between cold-store picking and packing.
• Thermal PPE provided for cold-store work.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• No previous warehouse experience required — training will be provided.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy logistics and home delivery operation.
• Seasonal work available throughout the busy Christmas period.

What We're Looking For

Previous warehouse experience is an advantage but not essential. We are looking for people who are:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable working in a -18°C environment with the PPE provided.
• Able to work accurately and at a good pace.
• Physically able to lift and move products safely.
• Comfortable working on their feet for extended periods.
• Detail-oriented, particularly when picking individual customer orders.
• Positive, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Good at following instructions and working as part of a team.
• Available to work the required shift pattern, including increased hours during December.

December Availability

December is our busiest period, so the working pattern will increase to 6 days per week, with the possibility of working 7 days when required.

This may include one or two additional working days each week that would normally be scheduled days off. Additional days will be allocated and communicated in advance.

Annual leave will not be permitted during December due to seasonal demand.

Make a Difference to Every Customer Order

Every order matters. From carefully selecting the right products in the cold store to making sure each customer's order is packed correctly, you'll help ensure our customers receive the quality and service they expect.

Excellent Benefits including

• free cooked from fresh lunch for all employees
• Free car park
• Paid leave on your birthdays, moving house, become grandparent or your child starts school for the first time
• staff profit share
• Wellbeing program
• 30% staff discount
• Access to CookieJar Smart Spending discounts and free food perks.
• Team meals , events & away days
• Be part of a B-Corp-certified business that values sustainability, people, and the community.

And many more.

What Cook is About

We’re a proudly independent, family-owned B Corp, which basically means we care. A lot. About our food. About our people. And about doing the right thing—even when it’s not the easy thing.

Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK.