Job at a glance
About the role 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; What is in it for you Warehouse Operative - Avonmouth (BS35 4BR) Please note: Avonmouth is a fresh distribution centre , and this role involves working in a chilled environment. Own transport is essential due to the shift start and finish times.
Current Shift Availability Dawn Shift 04:00am - 12:00pm | Any 5 days out of 7 (including weekends) Twilight Shifts 16:00pm - 00:00am | Any 5 nights out of 7 (including weekends) 18:00pm - 02:00am | Any 5 nights out of 7 (including weekends) Important: These roles operate on a 5 out of 7 shift pattern , so flexibility to work weekends is required. You will receive your rota well in advance, allowing you to plan your work-life balance.
Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour Night Premium: An additional 25% premium is paid for qualifying night hours. Performance Bonus: Earn extra on top of your hourly rate based on performance: 88%+ Performance: +£0.30 per hour 92%+ Performance: +£0.60 per hour 99%+ Performance: +£1.00 per hour Experience Previous warehouse experience and MHE (Material Handling Equipment) experience are preferred but not essential , as full training will be provided.
Plus there are additional overtime and premiums payments available on top. We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to: Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays) Request flexible working from day one Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends - save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life 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 - from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life’s moments, big and small Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds.
For more information about our colleague networks please click here . Click here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues You will be responsible for ·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 You will need ·To have passion about delivering great customer service.
·Energy to enjoy the buzz of working in a fast paced yet exciting environment. ·A driven and keen attitude to learn new skills as well as thriving whilst working in an encouraging team. ·Reliability and punctuality. ·The ability to adapt to working in a fast-paced ever-evolving enviro