Warehouse Operative

Harrods; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury department store in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operative to join the .com team. This active role involves processing, packaging, and shipping orders, along with maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will possess a proactive mindset and strong organisational skills. Benefits include a heavily subsidised canteen, local recognition schemes, and subsidised medical coverage. Manual handling tasks will be required, so applicants must be 18 or older.

Benefits

Heavily subsidised canteen

Local recognition schemes

Subsidised medical and dental cover

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Flexibility to support the team.
• Effective task prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Process, package, and ship orders securely and on time.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Manage and retrieve stock.
• Support fulfilment from receipt to dispatch.
• Prioritise tasks to meet team goals.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Manual handling confidence

Excellent timekeeping

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Our Distribution team is now looking for a dedicated Warehouse Operative to join the .com team. As part of the wider Supply Chain function, this role is crucial in maintaining the flow of stock and ensuring our customers continue to experience the magic of Harrods. Our .com packing team are expanding our permanent headcount.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team in processing, packaging, and shipping orders securely and on time.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace, upholding Health & Safety and Housekeeping standards.
• Managing and retrieving stock to maintain continuous operational flow.
• Escalating stock or data integrity issues in line with agreed processes.
• Supporting the fulfilment of work orders, from receipt to dispatch.
• Prioritising tasks to maximise productivity and meet team goals.

You will be working 5 days over 7 on a rota. Please note this is an active, physically demanding role which involves regular lifting of products up to 25kg and walking long distances throughout the warehouse. Due to working with or near material handling equipment, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Qualifications

• A proactive mindset and a willingness to learn new skills
• Confidence in performing manual handling tasks safely
• Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to support your team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Benefits

• Heavily subsidised canteen offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Local recognition schemes with £25 prizes, exclusive giveaways, and staff trips to our iconic Knightsbridge store
• Subsidised medical and dental cover, discounted gym membership, and more

About Harrods

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Harrods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences.