Freezer Warehouse Operative - Bicester

Ocado Logistics; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced digital GP

Salary advances (50%)

Discounts & 15% off Ocado.com

Pension up to 7% match

Onsite restaurant

Parking

Car-share scheme

Clear progression routes

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is seeking a Freezer Warehouse Operative to join a specialist team in a -25°C freezer environment. You’ll be part of a close-knit group, with full thermal gear provided for comfort and safety. Roles include picking, packing and dispatching while meeting safety standards.

Starting salary is £12.84 per hour, with additional freezer and night-shift premiums. Overtime paid at 1.25x. Benefits include digital GP, salary advances, discounts, pension, onsite facilities and parking.

Qualifications

• No warehouse experience required, just a positive attitude.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to handle Meat and Alcohol products.
• Understand and follow health and safety briefings and instructions.
• Day shifts involve ambient and chilled areas (0–5°C).

Responsibilities

• Assist in picking, packing and dispatching products accurately and on time.
• Work across ambient and chilled areas as required.
• Adhere to safety procedures and carry out duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Positive attitude

18+ years

Health & Safety awareness

Cold environment work

Job description

As a Freezer Warehouse Operative, you’ll be part of a specialist team working in a high‑performing freezer environment at temperatures as low as -25°C.

If you enjoy an active role, like working in a close‑knit team, and don’t mind a cooler climate, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a vital part of our operation and really make an impact. Your safety and comfort come first, and we provide full thermal protective gear to keep you warm throughout your shift.

What We’re Looking For

• No Warehouse experience needed — just bring a positive attitude.
• You must be18 or over.
• You must be able to handle Meat and Alcohol
• You must be within reasonable commute time from the site using your 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)

Available Shifts (You will work 4 shifts in every 7‑day period. Shifts are spread across the full week, including weekends)

Shift Options:

Night Shift: 19:00 to 05:00

Day Shift: 05:00 to 15:00

Starting salary: £12.84 per hour (base pay shown — freezer premium added separately)

Freezer premium + £0.80 per hour

Night shift premium: + £2.67 per hour (12 am - 6 am).

Overtime paid at 1.25x basic rate.

Benefits

• Enhanced digital GP for you and your dependents
• 50% earned salary advances (four‑weekly pay)
• High‑street & restaurant discounts + 15% off Ocado.com
• Up to 7% matched pension after 3 months
• Onsite restaurant and plenty of parking
• Car‑share scheme
• Clear progression routes — 87% of salaried roles are filled internally

At Ocado Logistics, we keep over 215,000 customer orders moving every week. As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll help ensure products are picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time.

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 to 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.