Warehouse Operative - Argos
Rate: £12.60 per hour
Location: Rochester LFC, Rochester, ME2 4DW
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Argos Local Fulfilment Centres
Requisition ID: 400014654
At the heart of our operations, logistics is the powerhouse that ensures thousands of products journey seamlessly to millions of customers every day. We meticulously plan for everything, from barbecue weekends to Sunday roasts, catering for all occasions. Insight and data drive our decisions, but it's our sharp judgment that sets us apart. We are the first to identify and address any issues or ambiguities. We are constantly evolving, and we need individuals who champion change, inspire others, and excel in collaboration and communication. If you're ready to make a big impact, join us and let's achieve great things together!
Eligibility:
You must be above the school-leaver age in your country School leaving age - GOV.UK
You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
What you’ll be doing:
- With a market-leading delivery service offering over 60,000 products, we store, stack, and shift items up to 25kg. You'll help organize deliveries by placing items in their correct locations.
- You’ll receive order locations via headset and accurately pick and pack items ready for our drivers to deliver to customers.
- Work alongside a supportive team with friendly colleagues to help you get into the rhythm of the job.
Shift Patterns
We are looking for great candidates that can work 25 hours per week with overtime available. Working five over seven days on the following shifts (including weekends).
05:45 - 11:00
10:45 - 16:00
15:45 - 21:00
What makes a great Warehouse Operative:
- Good physical stamina is required, as the role involves being on your feet in a lively, fast-paced environment.
- The ability to take ownership and work autonomously is essential, along with the capability to work effectively within a team.
- Comfortable using digital tools and technology to perform job tasks efficiently.
- Use initiative and show care for customers' needs to ensure they receive exactly what they ordered and have a brilliant experience.
Working for us has great rewards
We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:
- Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
- Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our Warehouses
- Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
- Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
- Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
- Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues
An inclusive place to work and shop.
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.
To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.
We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.
If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Please note - We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date advertised, where we receive a high number of applications.
