Freezer Warehouse Operative - Bicester

Ocado; Bicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced digital GP

Salary advances for four-weekly paid

Discounts at Ocado and partners

Pension contributions up to 7%

Onsite restaurant and free parking

Car-share commuting scheme

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is seeking a Freezer Warehouse Operative to join a dedicated team in a high-performing freezer environment. You’ll work in temperatures as low as -25°C, helping to ensure thousands of customers receive frozen products accurately and on time.

Shifts include weekends, with a 4-in-7 pattern. Earn £12.84 per hour base, plus a Freezer Premium and Night Shift Premium, with overtime paid at 1.25x. Training and protective clothing are provided for safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or over.
• Able to handle Meat and Alcohol.
• Within reasonable commuting distance of the site.
• Able to understand and follow Health & Safety briefings and operational instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a high-performing freezer environment at temperatures as low as -25°C.
• Join a specialist team and ensure frozen products are processed accurately and on time.

Job description

Looking for a role that's a little different, offers enhanced earnings, and puts you at the heart of one of the UK's most advanced warehouse operations? As a Freezer Warehouse Operative, you'll join a specialist team working in a high-performing freezer environment at temperatures as low as -25°C. You'll play a vital role in making sure thousands of customers receive their frozen products accurately and on time. If you enjoy staying active, working as part of a close-knit team, and don't mind a cooler climate, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a unique environment where every shift makes a real impact. Your comfort and safety are a top priority. That's why we provide full thermal protective clothing and equipment to help keep you warm and comfortable throughout your shift.,

About Ocado Logistics

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves (robots included) and get stuck in. Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life with different stories and experiences. We are proud that we are a disability-confident employer, we prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for employees with disabilities. We Prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you'll find a home at Ocado logistics.

New to warehousing? No problem. Skills can be taught. Bring your positive attitude and we'll support you every step of the way.

• You must be 18 or over.
• You must be able to handle Meat and Alcohol.
• You must be within a reasonable commuting distance of the site using your chosen method of transport.
• For your safety and the safety of others, you must be able to understand and follow Health & Safety briefings and operational instructions.
• Day roles involve working across ambient and chilled areas (0-5°C).

You’ll work 4 shifts in every 7-day period.

Shifts are scheduled across the full week, including weekends. Night Shift 19:00 - 05:00 Day Shift 05:00 - 15:00

What Do You Get In Return?

• Basic Rate: £12.84 per hour
• Freezer Premium: Additional £0.80 per hour
• Night Shift Premium: Additional £2.67 per hour for hours worked between 00:00 and 06:00
• Overtime: Paid at 1.25x basic rate

Benefits and Perks

Alongside a safe and supportive working environment, you’ll have access to a range of great benefits, including:

• 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 Ocado.com
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• Onsite restaurant and plenty of parking
• Established car-share commuting scheme

Build More Than A Job

Whether you're looking for a fresh start or a long-term career, there are real opportunities to grow with us. In fact, 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues, meaning many of our leaders and managers started in operational roles just like these. If you're ambitious, we'll support you to develop and progress.