Warehouse Operative – Christmas Temps
About this role
Our Distribution team is now looking for Warehouse Operatives to join us at our Thatcham site for the high season during the Christmas 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.
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.
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.
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)Company at a glance
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.
Top Benefits
- Subsidised Canteen
- Local Recognition Schemes
- Exclusive Giveaways
- Staff Trips to Knightsbridge Store
- Subsidised Medical Cover
- Subsidised Dental Cover
- Discounted Gym Membership
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