Asda
Warehouse operative at Asda
People in this role may also be known as warehouse operatives.
131 workers in this role at Asda have taken the survey.
How much does Asda pay warehouse operatives?
Warehouse operative employees at Asda are typically paid £9.00–12.50 an hour, based on data from 131 employees.
What is management like for warehouse operative employees at Asda?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do warehouse operatives think Asda 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
19% 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 118 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 Asda feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
53% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 110 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
Great people, good management in my department
Worst thing
Not found anything to complain about
Employee, June 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do warehouse operatives get of their shift pattern at Asda?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 15% report getting one week notice or less
- 10% report getting two weeks notice
- 5% report getting three weeks notice
- 31% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 38% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 130 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Asda?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
68% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 117 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 Asda?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 95 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at Asda get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
56% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 118 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 Asda managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
5% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 126 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 Asda get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
89% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 112 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 Asda 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 106 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.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do warehouse operatives at Asda worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
11% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 131 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
My new hours
Worst thing
No respect, and I want to move forward with my career and I feel like I’m getting no support.
Employee, July 2021
What is career progression like for warehouse operatives at Asda?
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No career progression
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Asda?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 36% 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 108 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 Asda?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 124 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 Asda
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Best thing
Using the forklift
Worst thing
Not enough colleagues
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Horrible place to work.
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
I get left alone to get on with the jod without any interference
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Discount card ,early start 3am means early finish
Worst thing
Management, pick rate continually rising
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
the pay and benefits
Worst thing
working in dirty unsafe conditions no respect from managment
Employee, June 2021
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Worst thing
Banked hour pay system RIDICULOUS
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
There aren’t any other than rate per hour
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
It’s easy going, most of the time. Work with a good team and most of us get on.
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
The people are greT
Worst thing
The equipment is poor and so are some managers
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Benefits working for a large company
Worst thing
Not an interesting job
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
It's stress free and easy going
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Usually left to get on with it
Worst thing
Management
Warehouse operative, March 2021
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Best thing
Good pay and hours as I am a parent
Worst thing
Target
Warehouse operative, February 2021
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Best thing
Nothing
Worst thing
To many things to write down
Warehouse operative, February 2021
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Best thing
The best thing his when you are clocking out ,the worst thing his the stress you are under
Order picker, January 2021
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Best thing
All of us hourly paid colegues get on like a family
Worst thing
Management are unrealistic
Warehouse operative, January 2021
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Best thing
Simple easy work, friendly workspace
Picker, November 2020
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Best thing
Good friendly staff who will help if it is needed
Worst thing
Not having set times for a break.
Warehouse operative, November 2020
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Best thing
Pay working as a team
Worst thing
If you are behind working
Picking, November 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Other workers not giving 100%
Warehouse Operative, November 2020
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Best thing
I like the job and its easy
Worst thing
Feeling like your not fast enough
Picker, October 2020
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Best thing
Pay and consistency
Worst thing
Management and company communication
Warehouse operative, October 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Constantly nagged at about targets which can be impossible
Picker, October 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Hyper competitive colleagues, favouritism.
Warehouse operative, October 2020
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Best thing
Pay and discount
Worst thing
Everything else. To much stress and harassment from managers. Micro management and control
Warehouse operative, September 2020
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Best thing
the people i work with
Worst thing
lack of communication and equipment
Store assistant, July 2020
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Best thing
Good working environment
Worst thing
Some poor management
Warehouseman, July 2020
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Best thing
Left alone to do my job. Great collegues to work with
Worst thing
Last min time off
Warehouse operative, June 2020
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Weekend working productivity targets
Warehouse worker, June 2020
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Best thing
Job security
Worst thing
Busy and fast paced
Warehouse operative, May 2020
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Best thing
It's a job
Worst thing
Lack of care to equipment we have to use,the company thinks because they have shown a video that is the end of their responsibility,all talk not put into practise or imprscyicle to get the job done and they know it
Warehouse, April 2020
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Best thing
Pay and benefits
Worst thing
Everything else
Order picker, March 2020
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Best thing
Staff discount
Worst thing
Not enough staff
Warehouse operative, March 2020
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Best thing
Gaurented houre
Worst thing
No respect from management
Warehouse operative, February 2020
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Best thing
People we work with
Worst thing
Managerial decisions
Warehouseman, February 2020
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Best thing
I enjoy the job that I do
Worst thing
Working in the rain
Warehouseman, February 2020
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Best thing
I get left to do the job how I see fit
Worst thing
Incompetent leadership
Warehouse, December 2019
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Best thing
Money and people I work with.
Warehouse operative, November 2019
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Best thing
Workmates
Worst thing
Not being listened to
Loader, November 2019
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How Asda ranks
Asda ranks joint 48th to work for in warehouse operative employers