Waitrose & Partners
Warehouse operative at Waitrose & Partners
People in this role may also be known as warehouse operatives or store assistant.
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How much does Waitrose & Partners pay warehouse operative employees?
Warehouse operative employees at Waitrose & Partners are typically paid £8.99–12.33 an hour, based on data from 22 employees.
What is management like for warehouse operative employees at Waitrose & Partners?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
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 21 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
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 17 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
Management is nice, all team are friendly, work is simple
Worst thing
It can be boring
Employee, February 2021
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What are the hours like for warehouse operative employees at Waitrose & Partners?
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Hard to choose shifts
How we know this
42% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 19 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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How we know this
- 27% report getting one week notice or less
- 5% report getting two weeks notice
- 5% report getting three weeks notice
- 32% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 32% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 22 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 we know this
74% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 19 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 we know this
92% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 12 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
How we know this
23% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 22 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
How we know this
85% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 13 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
How we know this
8% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 12 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
How we know this
10% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 21 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
The hours I am allocated to work fit in with what I want.
Worst thing
Locating layout of stock changes
Employee, May 2021
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What is career progression like for warehouse operative employees at Waitrose & Partners?
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No career progression
How we know this
In the last year, 47% 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 17 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
How we know this
50% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 20 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 Waitrose & Partners
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Best thing
The work is pretty easy
Worst thing
Didn’t get enough training but am expected to know everything and hours are really bad and they’re not willing to change it.
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
20%discount
Worst thing
Can be heavy work
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Reliable income and good people
Worst thing
Being paid less than others for the same job
Warehouseman, February 2021
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Best thing
Easy stress free
Worst thing
High turnover of staff
Senior warehouse partner, December 2020
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Best thing
Days off
Worst thing
Just being there
Warehouse assistant, September 2020
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Best thing
Always finish on time
Overtime availableWorst thing
Working nights
Warehouseman, April 2020
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Best thing
My colleagues
Worst thing
My late nights.
Store assistant, November 2019
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Best thing
People i work with
Worst thing
Trying to get time off
Picker, September 2019
How Waitrose & Partners ranks
Waitrose & Partners ranks joint 3rd to work for in warehouse operative employers