Job Description

Freezer Warehouse Operative - Purfleet

As a Freezer Warehouse Operative with Ocado Logistics, you’ll join a specialist team working in a fast-paced freezer environment at our Purfleet site, where temperatures can be as low as -25°C.

Your safety and comfort come first, so we’ll provide full thermal protective clothing to help keep you warm throughout your shift.

If you enjoy an active role, working as part of a close-knit team and don’t mind a colder working environment, this is a great opportunity to join a vital part of our operation and make a real impact.

What We’re Looking For

• No warehouse experience is needed. Just bring a positive attitude and we’ll support you every step of the way.
• You must be 18 or over.
• You must be able to handle meat and alcohol.
• You must be comfortable working in temperatures as low as -25°C. Full thermal protective clothing will be provided.
• You must be able to travel to and from the Purfleet site reliably for your scheduled shifts.
• For your safety and the safety of others, you must be able to understand and follow Health & Safety briefings and operational instructions.

Available Roles

You’ll work four shifts in every seven-day period. Shifts are spread across the full week, including weekends.

Day Shift: 06:00 to 16:00 - 4 days per week as per roster

Night Shift: 18:00 to 06:00 - 4 nights per week as per roster

You’ll pick and pack frozen products into shopping totes with care and accuracy, helping to ensure customer orders are prepared correctly and on time.

Pay & Premiums

• Basic rate: £12.93 per hour
• Freezer premium: an additional £1.00 per hour
• Night-shift premium between midnight and 06:00: an additional £2.67 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.25x the basic rate

You’ll receive your work schedule up to 13 weeks in advance, helping you plan life outside of work.

You can also increase your earnings through our performance-based incentive scheme, where higher performers can receive additional hourly premiums.

Benefits

Alongside a safe and supportive working environment, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Enhanced digital GP service for you and your dependants
• Access to up to 50% of earned pay before payday for four-weekly paid colleagues
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts, including 15% off Ocado.com
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• On-site restaurant and plenty of parking
• Established car-share commuting scheme

Career Progression

If you’re looking to build a long-term career, there are plenty of opportunities to grow with us. In fact, 87% of our salaried roles are filled internally, demonstrating our commitment to developing our colleagues.

How to Apply

Simply complete our online application form. No CV is required.

A member of our friendly recruitment team will then be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Please note that we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to fulfil customer orders. Additional shift patterns may be available, so please speak with your recruiter for more information.

About Ocado Logistics

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side, supporting the amazing communities we serve. We’re all in it together, not afraid to roll up our sleeves, robots included, and get stuck in. Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life, with different stories and experiences.

We are proud to prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. Whatever your background, experience or story, you’ll find a place to belong at Ocado Logistics.