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Warehouse Operative - Argos
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Warehouse Operative - Argos
Eligibility
You must be above the school-leaving age in your country (School leaving age - GOV.UK).
You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
While many of our roles are temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available. Please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure the role suits your needs.
Working in Our Warehouses
Our colleagues are essential to our warehouse operations, where we store, move, and deliver everything Argos sells in the moments that matter to our customers. They are part of a national network of Local Fulfilment Centres, offering an industry-leading fast-track delivery service to customers' front doors or preferred collection points. Our team uses advanced technology and strong collaboration to ensure we never disappoint our customers.
What You’ll Be Doing
With a market-leading delivery service offering over 60,000 products:
- Organize deliveries by placing items in their correct locations (handling items up to 25kg).
- Receive order locations via headset and pick/pack items accurately for drivers to deliver to customers.
- Work alongside a supportive team and friendly colleagues to ease your transition into the role.
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What Makes a Great Warehouse Operative?
- Good physical stamina – you’ll be on your feet in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivation and autonomy – essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Familiarity with digital tools – comfortable using technology to improve efficiency.
- Initiative and customer focus – ensure customers receive precisely what they ordered and deliver a top-notch experience.
Working for Us Comes With Great Rewards
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:
- Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, plus a 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday.
- Free food and hot drinks – available for colleagues in all warehouses.
- Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, including maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension – contribution matching between 4–7.5%.
- Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted shares for colleagues.
- Shopping discounts – exclusive deals on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
- Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (confidential service for diverse support needs).
- Diversity initiatives – fosters inclusion while offering discretionary leave and resources for colleagues managing family commitments or caring roles.
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Note: We reserve the right to close applications earlier than the advertised date if demand exceeds supply.
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