6.6

Sainsbury’s

Warehouse operative at Sainsbury’s

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

34 workers in this role at Sainsbury’s have taken the survey. How does this role compare to your current role? Take the survey to find out.

How much does Sainsbury’s pay warehouse operative employees?

Warehouse operative at Sainsbury’s
£9.35–14.00
Typical range
£8.52–12.17

Warehouse operative employees at Sainsbury’s are typically paid £9.35–14.00 an hour, based on data from 34 employees.

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What is management like for warehouse operative employees at Sainsbury’s?

1,170 employees told us the worst thing about this job…

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Not great
  • Head office doesn’t understand the frontline

    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 28 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.

Good
  • Managers are respectful

    How we know this

    50% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers

    Based on information from 30 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

    Great company to work for however the changes over the last few years mean more work less colleagues. Managers are more office based since the removal of hr - they do not have enough time to do their job

    Worst thing

    Pay does not reflect hours worked

    7.9

    Employee, May 2021

    • £30,000 per year, working a 42 hour week
    • 45–54 years old

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What are the hours like for warehouse operative employees at Sainsbury’s?

1,170 employees told us the worst thing about this job…

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Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How we know this

    66% of people report it’s easy to book holidays

    Based on information from 29 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.

  • Good choice of shifts

    How we know this

    50% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work

    Based on information from 28 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.

  • 4+ weeks notice of shifts

    How we know this

    • 6% report getting one week notice or less
    • 9% report getting two weeks notice
    • 3% report getting three weeks notice
    • 50% report getting four weeks notice or more
    • 31% report having a fixed rota

    Based on information from 32 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.

Excellent
  • Easy to take sick leave

    How we know this

    81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick

    Based on information from 26 job reviews

  • No short notice shift changes

    How we know this

    13% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute

    Based on information from 32 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

    How we know this

    89% of people report that they get to take proper breaks

    Based on information from 28 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

    How we know this

    4% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for

    Based on information from 23 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

    How we know this

    6% of people report they worry about getting enough hours

    Based on information from 31 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

    School hours contract

    Worst thing

    Sickness policy

    7.8

    Employee, May 2021

    • £9.50 per hour
    • 45–54 years old

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What is career progression like for warehouse operative employees at Sainsbury’s?

1,170 employees told us the worst thing about this job…

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Not great
  • No career progression

    How we know this

    In the last year, 41% 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 29 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.

Excellent
  • Enough training

    How we know this

    79% of people report they got enough training when they started working here

    Based on information from 33 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 operative employees at Sainsbury’s

  • Best thing

    You get paid on time

    Worst thing

    Targets and pressure to reach these targets no matter what age or sex or physical disabilities you have.

    4.2

    Employee, May 2021

    • £25,000 per year, working a 40 hour week
    • 55–64 years old

  • Best thing

    working 0600-1400

    Worst thing

    we are just treated as a number not a being

    6.3

    Employee, May 2021

    • £11.80 per hour
    • 25–34 years old

  • Best thing

    Been there so long and been treated fairly

    Worst thing

    Not knowing how safe my job is in the future

    5.5

    Employee, April 2021

    • £9.50 per hour
    • 55–64 years old

  • Best thing

    Management is very friendly to their colleagues.

    9.4

    Employee, April 2021

    • £12.00 per hour
    • 25–34 years old

  • Best thing

    Rate of pay

    Worst thing

    Constantly pushing for more

    6.4

    Employee, April 2021

    • £11.75 per hour
    • 55–64 years old

  • Best thing

    Rates of pay sickness benefits

    Worst thing

    Constantly pushing for higher performance

    6.6

    Employee, March 2021

    • £11.75 per hour
    • 25 or older

  • Best thing

    Training on all MHE equipment at no cost to yourself, all ppe is provided

    Worst thing

    Its a freezer, its freezing

    10.0

    Warehouse operative, November 2020

    • £11.71 per hour
    • 25 or older

  • Best thing

    Pay

    Worst thing

    Getting up at 4am

    10.0

    Warehouse operative, November 2020

    • £28,500 per year, working a 40 hour week
    • 25 or older

  • Best thing

    The people.

    Worst thing

    managers micro managing.

    7.9

    Warehouse assistant, August 2020

    • £9.25 per hour
    • 25 or older

  • Best thing

    Training on all equipment, doesn't feel like the day is dragging.

    Worst thing

    It's a freezer, temperature is -20 or more so its cold

    10.0

    Warehouse assistant, August 2020

    • £11.47 per hour
    • 25 or older

  • Best thing

    4 on 3 off

    Worst thing

    Night work

    4.6

    Warehouseman, February 2020

    • £14.25 per hour
    • 45–54 years old

How Sainsbury’s ranks

Sainsbury’s ranks 16th to work for in warehouse operative employers

  1. 14= Royal Mail
    6.7
  2. 16 Sainsbury’s
    6.6
  3. 17= Debenhams
    6.5
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