Stock Operative

Harrods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Subsidised medical and dental cover

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Harrods is seeking a Stock Operative to support our Toys Department and broader stock operations. You’ll help ensure deliveries are processed accurately, stock is stored to Harrods standards, and price changes are updated as required.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing November 2026, with a 5-day‑over‑7 rota across three shifts (7:00–15:00, 10:00–18:00, 13:15–21:15). Enjoy staff discount, medical/dental cover and gym membership benefits.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach.
• Capable of working across departments and adapting to needs.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep stockrooms tidy and clean, adhering to Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and packing of merchandise, including heavier items.
• Unpack deliveries and check against delivery notes, raise discrepancies.
• Ensure stock is ticketed and priced correctly; update price changes and markdowns.
• Support daily stock audits, stocktakes and sale preparation.
• Maintain filing systems for delivery packing lists and update faulty trackers.

Skills

Stock handling

Attention to detail

Time management

Manual handling

Team player

Job description

Our Stock Operations team are looking for a Stock Operative to support our Toys Department. You will play a vital role behind the scenes to make the Harrods magic happen every day.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for supporting our dynamic departments by ensuring deliveries are processed efficiently and accurately, and that all stock is stored and maintained to the Harrods standard. There are Stock Operative roles across different departments ranging from furniture to denim and contemporary, all areas requiring a flexible and hands‑on approach. Roles will be assigned based on you interests and best fit.

• Keep stockrooms tidy and clean, adhering to Health & Safety standards at all times.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and packing of all merchandise, including heavier items when needed.
• Unpack and check deliveries against delivery notes, raising discrepancies immediately.
• Ensure all stock is ticketed and priced correctly, and action price changes and markdowns when required.
• Support with daily stock audits, stocktakes, and sale preparation.
• Maintain filing systems for delivery packing lists and update faulty trackers regularly.

This position is a fixed term, 12-month contract commencing in November 2026. You will be working on 5 days over 7 on a rota. There are three fixed shifts available; 7 am – 3pm, 10 am – 6 pm, 1:15 pm – 9:15 pm.

Harrods offers a range of company-wide benefits including staff discount, subsidised medical and dental cover, discounted gym membership, and more.

About You

You will be detail‑oriented, hardworking, and quick thinking, with the ability to take initiative and adapt to different departments and their needs. You’ll be a valuable team player who thrives on achieving high standards and understands the importance of supporting a seamless stock operation in a luxury environment.

You will also have:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent timekeeping.
• Flexibility and willingness to support the team across various functions.
• Integrity and trust, with a professional and positive attitude.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Resilience and composure in a fast‑paced setting.
• Confidence and capability with manual handling and heavy lifting when needed.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

Query: If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Additional Information: Time Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Department: Centralised Stock Operations (Lilian Gyory)

As one of the world’s most prestigious brands, and a highly sought-after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers’ expectations and the expectations of each other. To maintain our high standards, we invest as heavily in our people as we do in our products and store. As well as offering an unforgettable experience for our customers, we offer an exciting, challenging and motivating environment for our employees. We demonstrate how we value our team through an extensive pay and benefits package, as well as through a number of programmes that reward and recognise employees for exceptional performance. Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.