Trusted Hand Assembly and Packing Services Delivering Speed, Care and Accuracy
We organise, assemble and hand pack your components with the right protection for the full transit cycle, so they arrive intact and ready to use.
Protect Your Components With Specialist Hand Assembly And Hand Packing
Hand Assembly
Mechanical assembly can be unreliable when parts are fragile, high-value or irregular, and can cause line damage, misbuilds and stoppages.
We sort and check components, then assemble them to your specification by hand, with clear quality checks so each set is right before packing or despatch.
Types of hand assembly work:
- Hand assembly of industrial components where automation is not suitable.
- Hand-built sub-assemblies so your line receives fit-ready units.
- Manual fitting and functional checks where required.
- Hand insertion of branded materials, manuals, instructions or accessories.
Hand Packing
Without the right packing, items shift in transit, packs crush and moisture gets in, leading to damage, replacements, repeat shipping and delays.
Walkerpack hand packs products in the right protective format, balancing protection with carrier size and weight limits for safer, cost-efficient shipping.
Types of hand packing services:
- Pairing or grouping fragile components for specific orders.
- Hand packing with extra protection for sensitive components.
- Custom hand packing for irregular shaped goods.
- Carrier-optimised hand packing to meet size and weight limits
Why Outsource Hand Assembly And Packing?
Reduced Total Costs
Increased Accuracy
Improved Speed And Agility
Lower Risk Of Damage
Faster Turnaround
Flexible Capacity For Growth
Improved Stock Visibility
Centralised Control
Why Partner With Walkerpack?
Proven Experience And Reliable Processes
Scale rework, reassembly and repackaging with changing volumes and demand, without building extra in-house capacity.
- CAD-designed packaging – custom packaging designed in CAD develops protective pack formats and inserts for delicate, high-value and irregular products.
- Transit-led testing – Packaging is assessed against real handling risks, including drops, vibration, moisture and stacking.
- Experience across industrial industries – Aligned to automotive, aerospace and retail supply chains, where reliability and traceability matter.
Complete Visibility Through Our WMS
Enjoy total confidence and control with real-time visibility, accurate data, and seamless system integration at every stage of your operation.
- Accuracy at each step – Every stock movement is scanned into our WMS, reducing errors and keeping stock records aligned at all times.
- Near real-time stock visibility – See what is on hand, reserved, in progress and shipped, by SKU, customer, project or programme at any time.
- Integration with your systems – Our WMS links with your order platforms, including SAP, so orders, updates and reports flow automatically.
Project Standards & KPI’s Agreed Up Front
We agree hand packing and assembly standards, service levels and KPIs up front, so quality stays consistent and turnaround stays predictable.
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs) – agreed turnaround targets for assembly and packing, so you can plan labour, and despatch.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – documented build and pack steps, inspection points and handling rules to protect quality.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – defined measures linked to your SLAs and SOPs, tracking accuracy, output and turnaround.
Our Operation In Numbers
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Hand Assembly And Hand Packing Process
Receive and book in goods
- Goods are received and checked.
- Items are scanned into the WMS with locations and batches recorded so stock is controlled.
Pre-production checks against BOM
- Components are verified against your BOM and packing spec.
- We confirm the right variants, quantities, inserts and accessories are on hand before work starts.
Prepare workstations & brief team
- Workstations are set up with the required PPE, tools, and equipment.
- The team is then briefed on the SOP, quality standards and safety requirements.
Pick and stage components
- Goods are picked and scanned to a staging area ready for processing.
- This links each pick to the order and BOM in the WMS, maintaining full traceability.
Sample build and customer approval
- A sample unit is assembled/packed by hand and shared with the customer for approval.
- This confirms the unit is correct before full production starts.
Hand assembly & packing
- Parts are manually assembled into defined configurations, then hand packed to the approved method.
- Units are completed to prevent errors.
Wrap, label and manage remaining stock
- Completed units are wrapped, labelled and prepared for onward shipping.
- Any remaining goods are collated, packed and prepared for return.
Post job review and improvement
- A post job review is completed to confirm outputs, accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Any improvement points are captured and fed back into SOPs and planning for future.
Testimonials
“The staff at Walkerpack are always happy to help whatever it is that I need packed. James will visit to measure the goods just to make sure my sizes are correct. Then will arrange a date for Kevin come to our factory and pack the goods. This he carries out with no fuss, comes in does the job and is gone. Most efficient and leaves no mess.”
“We are extremely pleased with the service provided by Walkerpack as our primary off-site parts warehouse and distribution partner. Their reliability, efficiency, and attention to detail have exceeded our expectations. From accurate inventory management to timely deliveries, they have played a crucial role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Their team is professional, responsive, and truly understands the importance of quality and dependability. We value this partnership and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration.”
“Walkerpack provide clear, concise communication, with fantastic support from both warehouse operational staff and management teams. By outsourcing our entire parts business to Walkerpack – covering inbound, storage, stocking, packaging, outbound and logistics solutions – it reduces our internal requirements and allows us to focus on other key elements of our business, leaving the parts business to the professionals!”
Accreditations
Our accreditations and memberships aren’t just badges on the wall, they are independent proof that we do things properly, safely and securely.
ISO 9001 – Quality Management
Our ISO 9001 accreditation shows we run a tightly controlled quality management system, so you get consistent, reliable service and fewer issues in your supply chain.
ISO 45001 – Health & Safety Management
With ISO 45001, you can be confident we put safety first, protecting our people and ensuring reliable, disruption-free operations for your business.
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
ISO 14001 means we actively manage and reduce our environmental impact, helping you meet your own sustainability and ESG commitments.
Ford Q1 Preferred Quality Status
Ford Q1 is a mark of excellence awarded by Ford Motor Company, proving we can meet world-class automotive standards for quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
Cyber Essentials Plus Certified
Cyber Essentials Plus certification confirms our cyber security controls are independently tested, helping to keep your data and systems safe.
Road Haulage Association
Walkerpack is a proud member of the Road Haulage Association, reinforcing our commitment to safe, compliant, and professional transport standards.
Request Hand Assembly And Packing
If your current set-up is slowing things down, creating quality issues, or causing transit damage, it is time to bring the process back under control.
We will review your products, packing spec and deadlines, then put a repeatable hand assembly and hand packing plan in place that keeps output moving and quality consistent.
Hand Assembly And Hand Packing FAQs
When is hand assembly or hand packing better than automated processes?
When parts are delicate, irregular or high-value, and need careful handling and human checks for correct configuration and presentation, so goods stay protected and secure for transit.
Can you work to our specific assembly and packing requirement?
Yes. We follow your BOM, work instructions and quality criteria, with controlled picking and checks at key stages and final sign-off before packing or despatch.
Can you advise us on best practices?
Using our extensive experience in hand packing and assembly, we can work closely with you to refine the method and recommend practical improvements.
Can you design protective packaging for our products?
We select packaging based on product fragility, transit risks (drops, vibration, moisture), presentation needs, and carrier size and weight limits. If standard formats are not suitable, we can design protective solutions, including custom inserts and engineered packaging.
Can you handle both hand assembly and hand packing as one process?
Yes. We can receive bulk component deliveries, log them into our WMS, assemble, pack securely, then store or dispatch to your central facility or end-users.
Can you optimise packs to carrier size and weight limits to reduce costs?
Yes. We balance protection with dimensional efficiency to reduce wasted space and avoid avoidable surcharges.
Supporting Services
Secure Warehousing
Monitored, controlled storage with clear inventory visibility to keep high-value stock protected and traceable.
Import & Export Logistics
Order Fulfilment
100+ Years Of Proven Logistics Experience
When you hand over part of your operation, you need confidence it will be run with control and consistency. We have spent generations refining processes, training teams, and investing in systems that protect accuracy, quality, and service, whatever the project size or sector.