Our Distribution team is now looking for a Site Services Operative to help maintain the smooth running of our Thatcham site. You will play a key role in supporting our recycling operation and ensuring that our facilities are maintained to the exceptional standards expected at Harrods.
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for assisting with the coordination of the Harrods recycling programme and maintaining the warehouse and outdoor operational areas. Reporting to the Site Services Team Leader, you will ensure that all recycling, cleaning, and maintenance activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
You will:
- Support the recycling process by sorting waste from the main and satellite sites.
- Maintain cleanliness and order across the warehouse and yard areas.
- Operate electric trucks and cleaning equipment safely (training will be provided).
- Follow operational guidelines for all automated equipment.
- Report any Health and Safety concerns immediately to your Line Manager.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and support your Line Manager with day-to-day tasks.
- Attend team briefings and training sessions to stay informed and up to date.
This role involves some heavy lifting and outdoor working in varying weather conditions. It follows a rotating shift pattern, working five days out of seven, with standard hours of 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday, and regular weekend work from 11am to 7pm.
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 33% staff discount, subsidised medical and dental cover, discounted gym membership, and more.
About You
You will be a proactive and reliable individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards. You will have excellent time-management skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a flexible approach to changing priorities.
You will:
- Have a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering a great performance.
- Be willing to learn, adapt, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate good communication skills and a positive, collaborative attitude.
- Be comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks.
- Uphold the Harrods values in everything you do.
If you take pride in doing things the right way and want to be part of a team that keeps our operations running seamlessly, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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What We Do
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
