One Stop - Warehouse Operative
Tesco
Estimated pay: £12.01-15.90 per hour
Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0WB
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Tesco
Tesco is the largest supermarket chain in the UK.
Job description from Tesco
Here at One Stop we aim to serve local shoppers a little better every day. Being a part of the local community, we can achieve this but it’s or colleagues who really bring this to life.
We are offering a Perm 36 hour contract working both AM & PM on a 3 week rolling rota. Overtime is available and paid at time & half after 36 hours or double time on a Sunday
As a Warehouse Operative, your role will be to ensure our stores receive the right stock, at the right time. It’s a fast-paced environment, where you’ll also need to be a team player and able to meet your targets by working efficiently, accurately and safely.
The main duties of the Warehouse Operative will involve order picking using a finger scanner however, other warehouse duties may need to be undertaken as and when required
- Having a key role in supporting our store colleagues by making sure orders are assembled accurately
- Picking and manually handling stock
- Maintaining a clear and tidy warehouse and ensure any potential hazards are taken care of safely, quickly and efficiently.
- Making sure stock is received, stored, packed and transported according to the highest standards
- Taking ownership for your own and others safety whilst at work
- Using tools provided and training material provided efficiently
- Using your Mechanical Handling Equipment efficiently
- Working both independently and as part of a team
- To have passion about delivering great customer service.
- Energy to enjoy the buzz of working in a fast paced yet exciting environment.
- A driven and keen attitude to learn new skills as well as thriving whilst working in an encouraging team.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- The ability to adapt to working in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment.
- Be happy to go that extra mile.
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.
Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Tesco pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
95% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Tesco pay warehouse operatives market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
35% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Tesco pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Tesco pay warehouse operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
86% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
82% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do warehouse operatives get of their shift pattern at Tesco?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 19% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 5% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 62% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
48% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for warehouse operatives at Tesco to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Tesco?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
73% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Tesco managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
89% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at Tesco?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is warehouse operatives at Tesco job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
69% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as warehouse operatives at Tesco good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
85% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for warehouse operatives to work at Tesco?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
59% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do warehouse operatives at Tesco recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at Tesco?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Tesco?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do warehouse operatives think Tesco head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
81% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do warehouse operatives feel well informed about how Tesco is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Tesco employees say about their job
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Best thing
The money pays the bills .
Worst thing
Management is awful . The workload is heavy and management constantly push you harder and harder no matter if you are working your hardest . There is no respect from management to staff .
Customer assistant nights at Tesco, April 2025
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Best thing
Very easy work, don’t have that many interactions with customers,
Worst thing
finish time varies day to day but usually 2pm - quite misleading from job title. very repetitive work can be boring
Dot com picker at Tesco, April 2025
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