Warehouse Operative - Argos
Sainsbury's · Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom ·
- Employment
- Part time
- Category
- Logistics
What makes this different?
It’s our customer focus. We don’t have to wait for a spreadsheet or graph to tell us how well we’re doing, because we’re getting feedback directly from the customers. So, you’ll hear firsthand the kind of impact you’re making.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be guided via headset where the orders are in the depot, pick the right ones, and deliver those quickly to waiting drivers and customers. You’ll also be putting deliveries away in the correct place.
The centre is built on teamwork, and you’ll soon get into the rhythm of the job with friendly colleagues around to help you. This advert is for 14:00 - 22:00 shift only
What’s in it for you?
These are new environments, so you’ll be joining a team at the beginning, quickly making yourself indispensable to the team. You’ll really benefit from the supportive, family feel and helpful management.
We’ve got more than enough room for people who want part-time, or job share roles too, so let’s talk about your availability.
Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for all our colleagues, including:
- After you've worked with us for more than 4 weeks, we'll send you two colleague discount cards – one for yourself and one for a second user who lives permanently at the same address as you.
- Your discount card gives you 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
- Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
- Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted rates
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
- Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
Join us behind the scenes of the nation’s Christmas
From the buzz of Black Friday to the cheer of Christmas, you’ll be part of a team that brings joy to every doorstep. With your precision and pace, from picking and packing to making sure every parcel is ready to go, you’ll help deliver the festive feeling that makes this season so special.
Working in our Warehouses:
Our colleagues are central 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 large national network of warehouses (Local Fulfilment Centres), offering an industry-leading fast-track service that delivers Argos products to our customers' front doors or to the collection point that suits them best. Our colleagues use technology and great teamwork to ensure we never let our customers down.
Eligibility:
You must be above the school-leaver age in your country School leaving age - GOV.UK
You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available - please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.
An inclusive place to work and shop.
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.
To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.
We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.
If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Please note - We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date advertised, where we receive a high number of applications.