Warehouse Operative Full Time Days

Tesco; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Aylesford. This hands-on role supports store operations by accurately assembling orders and maintaining a safe workspace. Ideal candidates are customer-focused, reliable, and have the energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Training is provided, and the position includes a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hourly rate: £14.87

Performance-related bonuses

20 days holiday plus personal day

Flexible working

Colleague discounts

Life cover and pension plan

Qualifications

• Passion about delivering great customer service.
• Energy to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven to learn new skills and thrive in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support store colleagues by assembling orders accurately.
• Pick and handle stock safely.
• Maintain a clear and tidy warehouse.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Tesco UK • Aylesford • Permanent • Apply by 02-Oct-2025

Becoming a Warehouse Operative opens up incredible career possibilities - it's how many of our managers started out. To succeed as a Warehouse Operative you'll be someone who can put people at the heart of everything you do, building relationships with your team and acting quickly to help our customers. This is a hands-on job for people who enjoy tackling big challenges as part of a team, who like to stay active and who love to see their work make a visible difference. You don't need any previous experience in working in a warehouse. We'll make sure you're fully trained.

A day in the life at our Packaged Distribution Centre; A day in the life at our Fresh Distribution Centre.

Location: Aylesford DC, Unit 2, Newsprint Avenue, Panattoni Park, Aylesford, ME20 7XH

We are currently recruiting for Full Time shifts as stated below:

Responsibilities

• Having a key role in supporting our store colleagues by making sure orders are assembled accurately
• Picking and manually handling stock
• Maintaining a clear and tidy warehouse and ensure any potential hazards are taken care of safely, quickly and efficiently
• Making sure stock is received, stored, packed and transported according to the highest standards
• Taking ownership for your own and others safety whilst at work
• Using tools provided and training material provided efficiently
• Using your Mechanical Handling Equipment efficiently
• Working both independently and as part of a team

What you’ll get

• Hourly rate: £14.87
• Plus performance related bonus: 88 % + £0.30p extra per hour; 92% + £0.60p extra per hour; 99% + £1.00 extra per hour
• Plus there are additional overtime and premiums payments available on top
• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
• Flexible working from day one
• Colleague discounts and Cardclubcard benefits; access to wellbeing services
• Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
• Benefits to suit you, choose what you use
• Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life's moments
• Access to colleague networks

Requirements

• Passion about delivering great customer service
• Energy to work in a fast-paced environment
• Driven and keen to learn new skills and thrive in a teamwork setting
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Willingness to go the extra mile

Should you be successful, your offer will be conditional upon providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

About us: Tesco aims to be the store customers love, with a commitment to serving customers, communities and the planet. We value DE&I and welcome chats about flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Leader with an accessible recruitment process. For information on accessibility support, please contact us via the provided option.

Please note: Tesco will recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age. Certain roles may have age restrictions. Some roles may close early due to high volume of applicants. For more information, please visit the official Tesco site.