Despatch Warehouse Operative

TN United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Operative and be at the heart of preparing customer orders in a cutting-edge facility. With various shift options and a commitment to work-life balance, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions. This role offers competitive pay, including shift premiums and opportunities for career progression. Whether you're packing frozen goods or managing inbound deliveries, you'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to excellence. If you're ready to step into a rewarding career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Enhanced digital GP service

50% earned salary advances

High street shopping discounts

Up to 7% matched pension contributions

Car share commuting scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; just bring a positive attitude.
• Must be over 18 to apply.

Responsibilities

• Preparing orders in a state-of-the-art warehouse.
• Loading and sorting totes for delivery vans.

Skills

Lifting heavy totes

Positive attitude

Job description

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Pick a career packed with opportunities. Join Ocado Logistics today!

As a Warehouse Operative for Ocado Logistics, you are at the heart of preparing orders for customers. Join our warehouse in Erith where you'll be working in a state-of-the-art facility preparing orders for customers.

We have a variety of areas and shift options available, allowing you to plan your work-life balance with our core roster. Receive your work pattern 6 - 13 weeks in advance, giving you ample time to plan with your family and friends.

We have roles available in the following areas:

• Despatch - Loading individual totes into frames for delivery vans and sorting totes returning to the site. This is a physical role requiring the ability to lift heavy totes.
• Pick - Picking and packing customer orders into shopping totes, handling goods with care, assisted by robots.
• Inbound - Receiving goods from suppliers and placing them into totes for processing.
• Freezer - Picking and packing frozen items in temperatures up to -25℃, with full gear provided.

Shift options include:

• Nights Pick/Freezer - 18:00 - 06:00, 4 nights
• Days Despatch - 06:00 - 17:00, 4 days
• Nights Despatch - 19:00 - 06:00, 4 nights
• Nights Inbound - 18:00 - 06:00, 4 nights

What do you get in return?

Salary (from 31st March 2025):

• Starting rate - £12.27 per hour
• Night shift premium (midnight - 6am) - +£2.67 per hour
• Freezer Premium - £1.10 per hour
• Overtime paid at basic x 1.25

Alongside a safe working environment, we offer perks and benefits to suit everyone:

• Enhanced digital GP service for you and your dependents
• 50% earned salary advances for four-weekly paid employees
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• Established car share commuting scheme

If you want to become a career contender, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!

What are the requirements?

No previous experience needed. Just bring yourself and a positive attitude; our training team will handle the rest!

You must be over 18 to apply.

How to apply:

Fill out an online application (no CV required), and our recruitment team will be in touch.

Please note, customer orders are fulfilled 24/7, so various shift patterns are available. Contact your recruiter for more details.

At Ocado Logistics, our diverse team, advanced technology, and dedicated customers support the communities we serve. We're all in it together—robots included—and ready to get started.

We are proud to be a disability-confident employer, prioritizing inclusivity and equal opportunities for all, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for employees with disabilities.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair and equal treatment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or union membership.