Engineer support Operative

GXO Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton seeks a Warehouse Operative Jam Buster for a full-time, permanent role. This position offers an annual salary of £30,576 and various benefits including flexible insurance plans and a company-sponsored pension. Responsibilities include maintaining site operations and supporting with logistics tasks as needed. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, an awareness of safety, and a readiness to learn about automation. This role supports the company's diverse and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Online learning platform access

Discounts and savings schemes

Qualifications

• A basic understanding of automation and a willingness to learn more.
• Great communication skills – written and verbal.
• Strong awareness of your surroundings and ability to spot potential hazards.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Respond to minor operational stops by following site procedures.
• Work closely with teams to reduce downtime.
• Keep accurate records of any defects during your shift.
• Support with tasks like picking, packing, and receiving.

Skills

Great communication skills

Basic understanding of automation

Strong awareness of surroundings

Ability to learn and adapt

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative looking for your next move? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with a great culture and strong values? Then this could be the role for you!

Here at GXO, we are recruiting for Warehouse Operative Jam Buster to join our Toolstation site based in Northampton on a full‑time, permanent basis.

You will be working Sunday‑Thursday, on a rotational shift pattern, covering the hours of 08:00‑16:00 and 15:00‑23:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary of £30,576.00 per annum
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company‑sponsored pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high‑street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a savings scheme and much more!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Respond to minor operational stops by following site procedures
• Work closely with Swisslog, Operations and Stock & Systems teams to reduce downtime and keep things running smoothly
• Keep accurate records of any defects during your shift and report them to management
• Support with tasks like picking, packing and receiving when automation is down or during quieter periods

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A basic understanding of automation and a willingness to learn more
• Great communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong awareness of your surroundings and ability to spot potential hazards
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.