With a net income of $81.41 (69.9 euros) as of 2020, Ocado provides groceries and consumer goods. It was first founded in April 2000 with a mission to change the way people shop for their groceries weekly. Ocado has seen a gradual increase in the number of vacancies in the current year. The article mainly talks about the pay at Ocado.
Ocado pays its employees weekly. The pay is different for different job posts. The average hourly salary at Ocado is about $11.34. The salary is calculated depending on the hours of work. There are different departments at Ocado which provide various jobs namely, technology, engineering, drivers, warehouse operatives, business and managerial, and early careers (internships, graduate programs, apprenticeships, and traineeships).
About 77% of employees working here say that the pay was enough to make a living. 58% felt that they deserved more pay for the job done. Ocado offers paid breaks. Sometimes the employees might not be sanctioned sick pay. If you work for extra hours, you are paid accordingly. Ocado is located in Virginia, San Francisco, and Las Vegas in the U.S. The following table gives a glance at salaries according to the roles offered. Note that the salaries are subject to change, for the most updated salary, please visit the website.
Salary based on the employee survey
| Jobs | Salary (annually) |
| Delivery driver | $17,665.61 |
| Warehouse worker | $19,014.45 |
| Engineering technician | $28486.63 |
| Customer service representative | $22235.29 |
| Personal shopper | $20373.79 |
| Warehouse worker | $19014.45 |
| Order picker | $18418.86 |
| Packer | $10.83 per hour |
| Warehouse supervisor | $33681.10 |
| Delivery driver | $17665.61 |
| Driver | $20992.73 |
| Truck driver | $13.03 per hour |
| Van driver | $11.65 per hour |
| Team driver | $21020.76 |
| Call center representative | $17119.07 |
| Customer representative | $22188.58 |
| Logistics associate | $30363.32 |
| Retail manager | $31983.09 |
| Sporting goods associate | $21020.76 |
| Shop assistant | $21020.76 |
| Technical assistant | $22604.32 |
| Support staff | $10.63 per hour |
| Planner | $26859.86 |
| Operations associate | $11.97 per hour |
| Business administration apprentice | $9473.36 |
Apart from the above-listed posts, there are many jobs in each department at Ocado, the website gives an in-depth knowledge about it. The hiring process is a very simple but long procedure at Ocado. The process takes about one month to complete. The first step for placing an application for jobs involves you visiting the website searching the desired post, checking the requirements thus applying for it. After this step-
- You will be interviewed through a video call
- If you qualify, you will be given a cordiality test/logic test or taken a skills interview depending on the job you have applied for.
- This is followed by an assessment day. In some cases, you will also be given pair programming or presentation, if you qualify for the previous tests
- After qualifying this round, the technical assessment will be taken
- This then proceeds with a cultural fit interview/group exercise
- If you qualify, the job will be offered.
Be sure that you dress formally for the interview. The staffs are quite friendly. Overall the difficulty level is moderate. As you read further you will get to know the currently available posts and their requirements at Ocado.
| Job | Skills/ requirements | Number of vacancies |
| Service delivery manager | Should be able to confidently initiate a taskStrong listening and communication skillsStrong industry knowledge, just not limited to service management product delivery experience strong customer service awareness | 1 |
| Robotics operator | Attention to detail ability to sit or stand for long hours Ability to work in noisy environments, under pressure, tight deadlines technology knowledge- UNIX shell commands, Word, Excel, problem-solving skills | 4 |
| Business Development/ Strategic partnership analyst | Proficiency in Word, Excel, data analysis attention to detailSelf-driven, self-motivated, innovative individual strong communicative skills can-do attitude and easy to collab with other individual stakeholders management relationship building skills managing one’s workload, being independent | 1 |
| Solutions manager | Problem-solving and analytical skills grocery / eCommerce industry knowledge managing client relations and strategic partnerships understanding complex technical technologies or subjects thus providing aiding solutions | 1 |
| Maintenance engineer | Ability to properly prioritize work handling repairs, documenting equipment breakdowns, and diagnosing them, and resolving issues organizational and technical skillsAbility to work at heights having a practical approach, eye for detailsKnowing Word, Excel, computerized maintenance management systems | 7 |
| Maintenance technician | Predictive planning skills knowledge of G-Suite, MS Office programsBeing comfortable working at eight organizational skills, technical skills especially in automation hardware and softwareInterpersonal skills, communication skills, practical problem-solving approach with detail-oriented | 5 |
| Inventory coordinator | Interpersonal skills along with strong communication with internals as well as suppliersDetail-oriented, independent, and organized having an upper hand in clerical and administrative duties thrives in an environment of ambiguity and fast-growth tech knowledge of Word, Excel, CMMS | 1 |
| Senior engineering operations manager | Direct experience with projects including Process Safety Management, OSHA, health and safety guidelines, understanding of regulations of a region extremely skillful in handling stakeholders, customer partnerships, leading a team to successfully handling operations using Total Quality Management/Six Sigma/Lean management. Tech knowledge professional in working under diversified culture, work environments ability to travelAble to execute mathematical calculations for deriving human resource requirements, manufacturing processes, and tools | 2 |
| Legal assistant | Need to be familiar with contracts used in construction industriesTech knowledge- Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Adobe, and Google SuiteHaving a previous track of supporting busy teams experience of working in a fast-paced tech environment handling sensitive information written and verbal communication skills | 1 |
| Engineering team manager | Support teams by managing the direction of labor, planned engineering activities, discipline, employee recognition, allocation of workload, deploying proper labor force according to requirement, ensuring safe work practices personal Time management, accountability ensuring that the customers’ needs are net assessment of teams’ engineering skills, advising, motivating, assess capabilities | 2 |
| Senior maintenance engineer | Tech knowledge of CMMS, Word, Excel, working at eight organizing and proper management of team skills in reactive and preventative maintenance strong electrical experience | 4 |
| Senior maintenance technician | Working with controls, mechanical or electrical equipment, analyzing faults, thus providing solutions comfortable with working at height technical ability with software and hardware automation | 3 |
| Vice president, MHE Installation, North America | Managing large groups efficiently negotiate the USA and Canadian legal trade contracts working in a strategical, fast-paced, agile, ambiguous environment handle discussions with internal and external parties with ease | 1 |
| Field engineer | Factory acceptance testing experience technical/engineering qualification practical knowledge of automation, general engineering, codes standards, being on time with projectsTech knowledge | 8 |
| Desktop support specialist | Strong tech knowledge of computer configurations, OSI model, ITIL, hardware, software, networking, problem-solving, time management, analytical, technical communication, written and verbal communication skills | 3 |
| Operational systems support specialist | Managing business systems operations escalation and management of logged incidentsResolving technical issues identifying faults in any systems arranging recovery windows monitoring timely pickup and response from assigned teams | 1 |
| Technical support specialist | Time management, technical communication, quick learning, managing hardware, incident management skills ensuring that the work is carried in a timely fashionKnowing ITIL, OSI model, infrastructure, and computer configurations | 2 |
| MHE superintendent | Knowing how to manage installation and commissioning of automation equipment licenses/certification in electrical contracting | 1 |
| Superintendent – material handling equipment | Knowing how to manage installation and commissioning of automation equipment licenses/certification in electrical contracting | 3 |
| Controls engineer | Practical experience of automation hardware and software knowing DC motor controls, PLC control system architecture, CMMS, SCADA, and Siemens HMI systems problem-solving, detail-oriented, analytical, and technical skills | 2 |
| Controls technician | Deep understanding of protocols like WCS and WMS systems knowledge of working in FMCG, distribution, warehouse, modification environment knowing DC motor controls, PLC control system architecture, CMMS, SCADA, and Siemens HMI systems | 4 |
| Automation project manager | People skills, quick to learn and respond, influencing teams presentation skills self-motivated, innovative, planner, organizer, takes initiative and ensures that the deadlines are networking under pressure | 6 |
| Project manager, construction | Experience in automation, material handling, or manufacturing projects knowledge of building a relationship with the client, business partners strong people skills, especially while working in team communication and presentation skillsAbility to plan and prioritizeUnderstand and respond quickly to expert opinions | 2 |
The above job posts require a particular number of years of experience as well as educational qualification requirements which is different for each post, the website has it in detail concerning the location of work for each vacancy. Sometimes the experience requirements are confined to particular fields. Ocado also provides benefits for its employees like pension contributions, life insurance, income protection, employee discounts, flexible working hours, private medical insurance, 26 days+ 8 bank holidays, etc. The employees are moderately satisfied by the overall work experience at Ocado.