Harrods
Warehouse Operative – Christmas Temps
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Our Distribution team is now looking for Warehouse Operatives
Our Distribution team is now looking for Warehouse Operatives to join us at our Thatcham site for the high season during the summer peak. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and fast-paced environment where you will help bring the magic of Harrods to life for our customers. These temporary roles will run for two months between the end of May to the end of July.
About the Role
In this role, you will play an essential part in the daily operations of our Distribution Centre. There are multiple roles available, including Warehouse Operatives across different departments and Site Services Operatives. Roles will be allocated based on your interests and the best fit. You will ensure high standards and efficiencies are maintained as the volume of stock moving in and out of the warehouse increases. Some roles have more of an administrative focus, while others are more physical.
Your key responsibilities, depending on the role, will include:
Warehouse Operative
- Receiving, checking, sorting, and relocating stock using manual and mechanical methods.
- Picking, packing, and dispatching orders accurately while operating warehouse equipment safely.
- Performing stock checks and maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
Site Services
- Supporting the recycling programme by sorting and processing waste.
- Handling pallets, including unloading, stacking, repairing, and loading onto trailers.
- Maintaining warehouse and yard cleanliness using appropriate equipment.
All roles are based at our Distribution Centre, a modern, clean, and welcoming facility designed to support an efficient and collaborative working environment. Many of these roles are hands-on and physically active, involving standing, walking long distances, and safely lifting and moving products up to 23 kg. On average, you will complete around 20,000 steps a day.
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Departments include:
- Packing Ops
- PSD/Repack
- Returns -.COM Admin
- Site Services
- Warehousing
- GMP
As part of the team at Thatcham, you will also benefit from a heavily subsidised canteen offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day snacks, local recognition schemes with £25 prizes, exclusive giveaways, and staff trips to our iconic Knightsbridge store. In addition, Harrods offers a range of company-wide benefits including subsidised medical and dental cover, discounted gym membership, and more.
About You
You will bring a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail, essential for handling high-value luxury goods with care. You will be dependable, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will also have:
- A proactive mindset and a willingness to learn new skills
- Confidence in performing manual handling tasks safely
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to support your team
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
You must be aged 18 or over due to working with or near material handling equipment.
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
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Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.
Additional Information
- Time Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
- Department: TVDC Distribution Management (Luke Morley)
As one of the world’s most prestigious brands, and a highly sought-after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers’ expectations and the expectations of each other. To maintain our high standards, we invest as heavily in our people as we do in our products and store. As well as offering an unforgettable experience for our customers, we offer an exciting, challenging and motivating environment for our employees. We demonstrate how we value our team through an extensive pay and benefits package, as well as through a number of programmes that reward and recognise employees for exceptional performance. Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.
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