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Warehouse Operative

Tesco

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Tesco is the largest supermarket chain in the UK.

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Job description from Tesco

About the role
Becoming a Warehouse Operative opens up incredible career possibilities- it's how many of our managers started out. To succeed as a Warehouse Operative you'll be someone who can put people at the heart of everything you do, building relationships with your team and acting quickly to help our customers. This is a hands-on job for people who enjoy tackling big challenges as part of a team, who like to stay active and who love to see their work make a visible difference.
You don't need any previous experience in working in a warehouse. We'll make sure you're fully trained.
A day in the life at our Packaged Distribution Centre;

A day in the life at our Fresh Distribution Centre;

You will be responsible for
You will be responsible for:
•Having a key role in supporting our store colleagues by making sure orders are assembled accurately
•Picking and manually handling stock
•Maintaining a clear and tidy warehouse and ensure any potential hazards are taken care of safely, quickly and efficiently.
•Making sure stock is received, stored, packed and transported according to the highest standards
•Taking ownership for your own and others safety whilst at work
•Using tools provided and training material provided efficiently
•Using your Mechanical Handling Equipment efficiently
•Working both independently and as part of a team

You will need
You will need
•To have passion about delivering great customer service.
•Energy to enjoy the buzz of working in a fast paced yet exciting environment.
•A driven and keen attitude to learn new skills as well as thriving whilst working in an encouraging team.
•Reliability and punctuality.
•The ability to adapt to working in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment.
•Be happy to go that extra mile.
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

What's in it for you
We have various full time contracts available across the team and we would love to chat to you around hours and shifts that would suit your needs.
To find out more contact us today on 07599 200776or email us on DC.RecruitmentHub@tesco.comwhere a dedicated Tesco colleague can help you find the right job .
Hourly rate: Days £13.60and Nights £17.00
Plus there are additional overtime and premiums payments available on top.
We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:
Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays) Request flexible working from day one Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends - save up to £1,500 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5% Benefits to suit you, choose what you use - from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life's moments, big and small Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here . Click here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues

About us
Our vision here at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving Britain's shoppers a little better every day'. Our business was built with a simple mission - to be the champion for customers, helping them to enjoy a better quality of life and an easier way of living. This hasn't changed. Customers want great products at great value which they can buy easily and it's our job to deliver this in the right way for them. In the UK, we serve some 66 shoppers every second, so it's our goal to ensure every one of those customers experiences just a little better service on each visit.
At Tesco, inclusion means that Everyone's Welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect; by valuing individuality and uniqueness we create a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the heart of Tesco. It is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we are committed to helping them be at their best. Across the Tesco group we are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues - who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here .
Please note
Tesco will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please click here
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

Job insights from Breakroom

Warehouse operative

Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products

What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:

  • Take delivery of goods and raw materials
  • Pack and wrap goods
  • Check for damaged or missing items
  • Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
  • Load goods ready for dispatch

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Night work
  • Cleaning
  • Physical activities

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Tesco pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    95% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Tesco pay warehouse operatives market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    77% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Under 18s get paid less than everyone else

    Do warehouse operatives at Tesco get paid the same regardless of age?

    No, people under the age of 18 get paid less than those above 23.

    See what Tesco pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 18s is less than those who are over 23.

    Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and December 2023.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do warehouse operatives at Tesco get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    78% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Tesco pay warehouse operatives sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    76% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

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

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    94% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

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

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 36% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 7% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 5% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 52% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do warehouse operatives at Tesco worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

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

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

    How we know this

    39% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for warehouse operatives at Tesco to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

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

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    72% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    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
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Tesco managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    90% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

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

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    78% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is warehouse operatives at Tesco job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    77% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and August 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working as warehouse operatives at Tesco good if you have caring responsibilities?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and November 2023.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do warehouse operatives at Tesco feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do warehouse operatives at Tesco get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    88% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful for warehouse operatives to work at Tesco?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    63% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do warehouse operatives at Tesco enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    61% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do warehouse operatives at Tesco recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

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

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get support to progress

    Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Tesco?

    Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 73% of people report not 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 data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do warehouse operatives think Tesco 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

    85% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do warehouse operatives feel well informed about how Tesco is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Tesco

What Tesco employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Decent pay
    Friendly colleagues

    Worst thing

    Bit boring at times
    Rude customers
    Very stressful at times

    7.8

    Tesco Employee, December 2023

  • Best thing

    Don't finish late

    Worst thing

    Very busy for how many staff we have. I work in the cafe and the team is small.

    5.0

    Tesco Team member, November 2023

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  • Best thing

    Going out on the road delivering to customers, not having a manager telling you the best route to take or looking over your shoulder. There is somewhat freedom in my job.

    Worst thing

    My manager doesn’t take the time to get to know delivery drivers in person and get trained up on the same things as we do and I find it. Quite frustrating.

    7.6

    Tesco Delivery driver, November 2023

  • Best thing

    Colleague discount, lots of extra shifts, quite a few days off

    Worst thing

    Unpaid breaks

    6.7

    Tesco Colleague, October 2023

  • Best thing

    Fast paced, busy, feels quick.

    Worst thing

    Stress, tagging, late deliveries others not doing a good job and having to pick up for them

    5.5

    Tesco Employee, September 2023

  • Best thing

    The staff and customers

    Worst thing

    Having to call in sick, the way they calculate absence.

    7.1

    Tesco Customer assistant, September 2023

  • Best thing

    Employees get 10% discount, 15% after pay day for 3 days. Bonus pay of an extra 2.30 for hours worked between 12 and 6am, not including 1hr 30 for split breaks

    Worst thing

    Covering more than 1 aisle

    4.9

    Tesco Employee, September 2023

  • Best thing

    Flexibility with schedule and also I can work in different departments so variation in work; my work is very active as well - lots of waking and moving

    Worst thing

    Stressful as there is never enough staff; hours are never fully filled

    6.4

    Tesco Team leader, August 2023

  • Best thing

    Freedom being out on the road, no manager being on your case all day. Sometimes getting a tip.

    Worst thing

    Delivering to flats with no lifts, some of the crazy heavy orders, ignorant and rude customers.

    4.9

    Tesco Home delivery driver, August 2023

  • Best thing

    Well definitely being able to get discounts , most customers can be really nice and even understanding when you are busy, workload can vary depending where you work but for me it is decent

    Worst thing

    You can get reallt difficult customers meaning you need a lot if patience, you migh feel stressed when things aren't done and you are expected to do it but are busy doing other roles, being able to multi task is key

    5.5

    Tesco Customer assistant, August 2023

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