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Freezer Warehouse Operative - Purfleet
Ocado Logistics
South Ockendon, England, United Kingdom["Full time"]
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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.
Your safety and comfort come first, and we provide full thermal protective gear
to keep you warm throughout your shift.
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.
What We’re Looking For
• No Warehouse experience needed — just bring a positive attitude.
• You must be 18 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
Available Day Roles (You will work 4 shifts in every 7‑day period. Shifts are
spread across the full week, including weekends)
Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (4 days on, 3 days off)
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (4 nights on, 3 nights off)
Pay & Premiums
Starting salary: £12.84 per hour (base pay shown — freezer premium added
separately)
Freezer premium + £1.00 per hour
Night shift premium: + £2.67 per hour (12 am - 6 am).
Overtime paid at 1.25x basic rate.
Core Roster: Know your work schedule 13 weeks in advance, helping you plan life
outside of work
Additional earning potential is available through our target- based incentive
scheme, with higher performers receiving additional hourly premiums
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
How to apply
• Complete our short online application (no CV required) and our
recruitment team will be in touch. We fulfil orders 24/7, so additional shift
patterns may be available — ask your recruiter for details.
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.