Warehouse Operatives Nights - Various Shifts

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.
You must be able to handle meat and alcohol.

  • Full thermal protective clothing will be provided.
  • You must be able to travel to and from the Purfleet site reliably for your scheduled shifts.
  • 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.
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.
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.Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
  • 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. Simply complete our online application form. 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 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.
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