Arcadia Group
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Warehouse operative at Arcadia Group
People in this role may also be known as warehouse operatives.
10 workers in this role at Arcadia Group have taken the survey.
How much does Arcadia Group pay warehouse operatives?
Warehouse operative employees at Arcadia Group are typically paid £8.59–10.00 an hour, based on data from 10 employees.
What is management like for warehouse operative employees at Arcadia Group?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do warehouse operatives think Arcadia Group head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
22% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do warehouse operatives at Arcadia Group feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
Dealing with the public management and staff never had a problem with anything
Worst thing
Stocktakes and visits like everything to go smoothly
Supervisor, February 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do warehouse operatives get of their shift pattern at Arcadia Group?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 22% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 0% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 78% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do warehouse operatives at Arcadia Group worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
33% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Arcadia Group?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
89% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at Arcadia Group?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 8 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at Arcadia Group get to choose the shifts they work?
People get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
100% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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No short notice shift changes
Do Arcadia Group managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
25% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People get proper breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Arcadia Group get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
100% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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No unpaid extra work
Do warehouse operatives at Arcadia Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
11% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
What is career progression like for warehouse operatives at Arcadia Group?
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No career progression
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Arcadia Group?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 43% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 7 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at Arcadia Group?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from warehouse operatives at Arcadia Group
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Best thing
The stuff and the hours
Warehouse operative, March 2021
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Best thing
I worked with people I got along well with, I am usually treated with respect and my two break times.
Worst thing
Performance ratings are hard to meet.
Warehouse operative, March 2021
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Best thing
Pension Scheme Holiday entitlement that i have personally
Worst thing
warehouse toilets leaks in the roof
Warehouse operative, February 2021
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Best thing
Shifts
Worst thing
Not sure wots happening
Warehouse operative, January 2021
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Best thing
All the people on my shift are lovely, there is always chance for overtime or flex down/holiday.
Worst thing
Sometimes it can cause a little stress and it can be hard to get a contract.
Warehouse operative, November 2020
How Arcadia Group ranks
Arcadia Group ranks joint 2nd to work for in warehouse operative employers
- 1 IKEA
- 2= Arcadia Group
- 2= Bidfood