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6.4

Argos

Why does Argos get a rating of 6.4?

Based on 197 job reviews, employees tell us the following about Argos

Based on 197 job reviews

About

Argos is a catalogue retailer. They sell a range of products, including jewellery, toys and technology.

argos.co.uk

Pay ranges

  1. Retail and sales assistants

    £8.02–9.50 per hour

  2. Delivery drivers and couriers

    £8.74–10.32 per hour

  3. Warehouse operatives

    £8.65–12.21 per hour

  4. Retail store and shop managers

    £10.36–16.58 per hour

  5. Retail and sales supervisors

    £8.74–9.35 per hour

  6. HGV and LGV drivers

    £12.67–18.14 per hour

Handy to know

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

42%
32%
7%
15%
5%

Based on 194 employees

What contracts are people on?

4%
31%
49%
16%

Based on 163 employees

Does Argos offer a staff discount?

10% staff discount People get a 10% staff discount in store, and in branches of Sainsbury’s and Habitat

Based on 197 employees

How are people paid?

83%
by the hour
17%
an annual salary

Based on 197 employees

How often do people get paid?

10%
72%
18%

Based on 194 employees

Featured Argos job reviews

  • Best thing

    Tow the line, do as required. Jack of all, master of none.

    Worst thing

    Not being responsible for one area and specialising in that area. I used to manage fulfillment, and performed well. Now I don't manage any area, but manage all areas.

    7.0

    Employee, April 2021

    • Manages people
    • £19,800 per year, working a 39 hour week
    • 34–44 years old
    • More than 3 years experience

  • Best thing

    All the staff and managers in the store are friendly and approachable and will help if you need help.

    Worst thing

    Sainsbury's who own argos are not the best company to work for. They care more about their profit and not about the staff.

    6.5

    Customers fulfilment assistant, March 2021

    • £9.50 per hour
    • 55–64 years old
    • 1–3 years experience

  • Best thing

    Not stressful, easy work and you can change available hours

    Worst thing

    Boring, different shifts each week, low hours and no sick pay plus 3 sick days a year means you get called into the office

    5.7

    Customer advisor, November 2020

    • £9.30 per hour
    • Under 18 years old
    • 1–3 years experience

  • Best thing

    Most of my team.
    Opportunities.
    Training opportunities.

    Worst thing

    Pay.
    Unpaid hours.
    Incompetent people increasing my work load.
    Don't always feel appreciated.

    6.3

    TM, January 2021

    • Manages people
    • £24,000 per year, working a 50 hour week
    • 25 or older
    • More than 3 years experience
See all 53 Argos job reviews

Jobs by location

  1. Surrey

    6 job openings

  2. Bristol

    5 job openings

  3. Lancashire

    4 job openings

  4. Berkshire

    3 job openings

  5. Dorset

    3 job openings

  6. East Sussex

    3 job openings

  7. Essex

    3 job openings

  8. Greater Manchester

    3 job openings

  9. West Midlands

    3 job openings

  10. Stirling and Falkirk

    3 job openings

  11. Buckinghamshire

    2 job openings

  12. Cheshire

    2 job openings

  13. Devon

    2 job openings

  14. Lincolnshire

    2 job openings

  15. Tyne & Wear

    2 job openings

  16. West Yorkshire

    2 job openings

  17. Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon

    2 job openings

  18. Newry Mourne and Down

    2 job openings

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Argos ranks 13th to work for in technology retailers

  1. 11= Dixons Carphone
    6.5
  2. 13 Argos
    6.4
  3. 14 Cef
    5.6
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