Warehouse Operative - Argos

Turn wish lists into wow moments with us this season. From the buzz of Black Friday to the cheer of Christmas, you’ll be part of a team that brings joy to every doorstep. With your precision and pace, from picking and packing to making sure every parcel is ready to go, you’ll help deliver the festive feeling that makes this season so special.

Please note: to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to commit to contracted hours of 22.5 hours per week for the full length of the contract. If you are unable to commit to the hours mentioned, do not book an interview slot as your application will not be progressed.

Shifts are from 6am until 10pm working 8 hours (incl. ½ hour break) between these hours. You must be flexible and be able to work weekends and bank holidays.

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.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Eligibility:

• You must be above the school-leaver age in your country.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available - please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.

Working in our Warehouses: Our colleagues are central to our warehouse operations, where we store, move, and deliver everything Argos sells in the moments that matter to our customers. They are part of a large national network of warehouses (Local Fulfilment Centres), offering an industry-leading fast-track service that delivers Argos products to our customers' front doors or to the collection point that suits them best. Our colleagues use technology and great teamwork to ensure we never let our customers down.