Warehouse Operative - Argos - Large Item Team
Rate: £13.23 per hour
Location: Rochester LFC, Rochester, ME2 4DW
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Argos Local Fulfilment Centres
Requisition ID: 400058932
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.
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.
What you’ll be doing:
- Use a Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) to safely unload stillages from trailers onto the warehouse floor.
- Break down stillages and manually sort stock using pen-and-paper methods.
- Sort stock accurately into designated delivery routes.
- Load and secure sorted stock into 7.5-tonne vehicles, ensuring loads are stable and safe for transport using hook and loop straps in line with health and safety requirements.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
- Manual Handling & Physical Requirements
- Handle stock that can weigh up to 150kg.
- Carry out heavy manual handling tasks using correct techniques and approved manual handling equipment.
- Work in pairs where required to move large or heavy items safely.
- Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and safe systems of work at all times.
Shift Patterns
We are looking for great candidates that can work 25 hours per week with overtime available.
Sunday 14:30 - 19:45
Monday 14:30 - 19:45
Tuesday 13:30 - 18:45
Wednesday 13:30 - 18:45
Thursday 14:30 - 19:45
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.
- 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.
