Harrods

Warehouse Operative

Harrods  •  Thatcham, GB (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Our Distribution team are now looking for a Warehouse Operative to support the smooth and efficient running of our state-of-the-art operations hub in Thatcham. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our Supply Chain, where you’ll help ensure stock flows seamlessly and our customers continue to experience the magic we’re known for.


About the Role


In this role you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day warehouse operation, completing a variety of tasks with precision and efficiency to ensure stock is received, handled and dispatched to the highest standards. You will work closely with your team and wider departments to maintain accuracy, safety and operational excellence across all activities.


Reporting into the Warehouse management team, you’ll play a key part in keeping operations moving, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a clean, safe and organised environment.

Departments include:

  • com (Picking and Packing)
  • Returns
  • GM Processing
  • Warehousing
  • Site Services


Key responsibilities include:

  • Receiving, checking and sorting incoming products.
  • Picking, packing and relocating stock using manual and mechanical methods.
  • Operating equipment such as pump trucks and powered pump trucks.
  • Loading and unloading palletised goods from vehicles.
  • Completing stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records.
  • Inspecting products to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Supporting the timely and secure processing and dispatch of orders.
  • Upholding high standards of housekeeping, health and safety.


Please note this is a physically active role involving regular lifting (up to 23kg) and considerable time spent on your feet. Due to working with or near material handling equipment, you must be aged 18 or over.


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 be a reliable and motivated team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You’ll take pride in delivering high standards and have a proactive approach to getting the job done efficiently and safely.


You will:

  • Be comfortable working in a physical role with regular lifting and movement.
  • Have strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in picking, packing and stock control.
  • Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
  • Be able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Have a good understanding of health and safety in a warehouse environment.
  • Ideally have previous warehouse or distribution experience (although not essential).
  • Be open to learning and using warehouse equipment and systems.


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.


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:

Permanent

Department:

TVDC Distribution Management (Luke Morley)

Harrods

About Harrods

As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods

Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.

Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.

Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1849
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