Warehouse Operative - Argos
Sainsbury'sTurn 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 sorting to loading, making sure every parcel is ready to go, you’ll help deliver the festive feeling that makes this season so special.
At Exeter Argos Local Fulfilment Centre, we're preparing to deliver Christmas to homes and stores all across the region from Ilfracombe to Bridport, and need some eager, part-time elves to help in our warehouse located near Exeter Airport.
The role is for a minimum of 28.33 hours per week, with two roles available in the following shift patterns:
5 days, Thursday - Saturday, 0300 to 0900 and Sunday - Monday, 1000 to 1600
5 days, Tuesday - Saturday, 1000 to 1600
Additional days/hours may be available as we get busier or to cover absence.
Depending on circumstances, we may offer to extend or transition to a permanent position at the end of the contract.
Eligibility:
Due to early morning / late evening working, you must be over 18 to apply for either of these roles.
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.
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
Responsibilities
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
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.
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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.
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.