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Warehouse Operative - Argos
Sainsbury's
Reading, England, United Kingdom["Part time"]
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What makes this different?
It’s our customer focus. We don’t have to wait for a spreadsheet or graph to
tell us how well we’re doing, because we’re getting feedback directly from the
customers. So, you’ll hear firsthand the kind of impact you’re making.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be guided via headset where the orders are in the depot, pick the right
ones, and deliver those quickly to waiting drivers and customers. You’ll also be
putting deliveries away in the correct place.
The centre is built on teamwork, and you’ll soon get into the rhythm of the job
with friendly colleagues around to help you.
What’s in it for you?
These are new environments, so you’ll be joining a team at the beginning,
quickly making yourself indispensable to the team. You’ll really benefit from
the supportive, family feel and helpful management.
We’ve got more than enough room for people who want part-time, or job share
roles too, so let’s talk about your availability.
Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for all our colleagues,
including:
• After you've worked with us for more than 4 weeks, we'll send you two
colleague discount cards – one for yourself and one for a second user who
lives permanently at the same address as you.
• Your discount card gives you 10% discount off on your shopping at
Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat. This increases to 15% discount off at
Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
• Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted rates
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and
financial advice
• Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and
more.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Join us behind the scenes of the nation’s Christmas
From the buzz of Black Friday to the cheer of Christmas, you’ll be part of a
team that brings joy to every doorstep. With your precision and pace, from
picking and packing to making sure every parcel is ready to go, you’ll help
deliver the festive feeling that makes this season so special.
Working in our Warehouses:
Our colleagues are central to our warehouse operations, where we store, move,
and deliver everything Argos sells in the moments that matter to our customers.
They are part of a large national network of warehouses (Local Fulfilment
Centres), offering an industry-leading fast-track service that delivers Argos
products to our customers' front doors or to the collection point that suits
them best. Our colleagues use technology and great teamwork to ensure we never
let our customers down.
Eligibility:
You must be above the school-leaver age in your country School leaving age
• GOV.UK [https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school]
You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may
also be permanent opportunities available - please check the contract type and
schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.
QUALIFICATIONS
An inclusive place to work and shop.
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can
achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop
with us.
To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of
enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We
provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role
and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true
representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our
colleagues may face.
We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including
mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues
grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and
events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.
If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take
a look here
[https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/sustainability/better-for-everyone/diversity-and-inclusion].
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or
interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Please note
• We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing
date advertised, where we receive a high number of applications.