7.2

Bidfood

Warehouse operative at Bidfood

People in this role may also be known as warehouse operatives.

10 workers in this role at Bidfood have taken the survey.

How much does Bidfood pay warehouse operatives?

Warehouse operative at Bidfood
£8.95–12.84
Typical range
£8.57–12.17

Warehouse operative employees at Bidfood are typically paid £8.95–12.84 an hour, based on data from 10 employees.

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What is management like for warehouse operative employees at Bidfood?

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Not great
  • Head office doesn’t understand the frontline

    Do warehouse operatives think Bidfood head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work

    How we know this

    29% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work

    Based on information from 7 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.

Excellent
  • Managers are respectful

    Do warehouse operatives at Bidfood 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 managers

    Based 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:

  • Best thing

    The money is the only good thing about the job as it's hard to trust anyone in higher management

    Worst thing

    Higher management not caring about the staff members who keep everything ticking over

    7.4

    Supervisor, March 2021

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What are the hours like for warehouse operative employees at Bidfood?

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Bad
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do warehouse operatives get of their shift pattern at Bidfood?

    People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working

    How we know this

    • 10% report getting one week notice or less
    • 0% report getting two weeks notice
    • 0% report getting three weeks notice
    • 20% report getting four weeks notice or more
    • 70% report having a fixed rota

    Based on information from 10 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.

Not great
  • Hard to choose shifts

    Do warehouse operatives at Bidfood get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work

    How we know this

    30% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work

    Based on information from 10 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.

Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Bidfood?

    Most people find it easy to book holidays

    How we know this

    70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays

    Based on information from 10 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.

Excellent
  • Easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at Bidfood?

    People find it easy to take sick leave

    How we know this

    90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick

    Based on information from 10 job reviews

  • No short notice shift changes

    Do Bidfood managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?

    Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice

    How we know this

    0% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute

    Based on information from 10 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.

  • People get proper breaks

    Do warehouse operatives at Bidfood get proper breaks?

    People get proper breaks

    How we know this

    100% of people report that they get to take proper breaks

    Based on information from 10 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.

  • No unpaid extra work

    Do warehouse operatives at Bidfood do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    No. People don’t do unpaid extra work

    How we know this

    10% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for

    Based on information from 10 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.

  • People don’t worry about getting enough hours

    Do warehouse operatives at Bidfood worry about hours?

    People don’t worry about getting enough hours

    How we know this

    0% of people report they worry about getting enough hours

    Based on information from 8 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:

  • Best thing

    Monthly pay and set working hours

    Worst thing

    Upper management

    8.7

    Supervisor, October 2020

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  • Enough training

    Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at Bidfood?

    Most people get enough training when they start

    How we know this

    70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here

    Based 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.

  • Opportunities to progress

    Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Bidfood?

    Most people are given support to progress here

    How we know this

    In the last year, 50% 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 role

    Based on information from 8 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.

Latest reviews from warehouse operatives at Bidfood

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  • Best thing

    I know what to do and how to do it

    Worst thing

    Not payed enough and too many hours

    5.8

    Employee, June 2021

  • Best thing

    Guaranteed hours and pay

    Worst thing

    Bad management, poor payrise, lack of staff, over worked

    4.0

    Warehouse operative, March 2020

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