Engineering Support Operative

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Burnley; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 31.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Descrizione del lavoro

GXO Logistics, Inc. is expanding its Fashion & Apparel operations with a new automated distribution site in Burnley.

We are seeking Engineering Assistants to join the team and help operate and maintain automated warehouse equipment in a fast-paced environment. The role is full-time with a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift pattern, offering a salary up to £28,000 per annum plus pension, private medical/dental insurance, and other benefits.

Competenze

• NVQ L1 in mechanical engineering; L2 desirable.
• Experience in a similar environment.
• Hands-on approach with problem-solving.
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Attention to detail and high standards.

Mansioni

• Support the Engineering team with day-to-day operation and maintenance of automated warehouse equipment.
• Respond to equipment issues and assist fault identification and resolution.
• Carry out routine inspections, checks and preventative maintenance.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain high standards of Health & Safety.

Conoscenze

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Mechanical mindset

Formazione

NVQ L1 in mechanical engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Ready to play a vital role in keeping a brand-new automated distribution centre running at its best? Do you enjoy problem-solving, working with technology and supporting equipment that keeps operations moving? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your engineering and maintenance experience within a highly automated environment?

Exciting things are happening at GXO! We're delighted to announce the expansion of our Fashion & Apparel operations with the launch of our newest distribution site in Burnley (BB10).

Following significant investment, this site is being brought back to life and will become a key part of our growing UK network. We're now looking for Engineering Assistants to join our Engineering team and support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our automated equipment and warehouse infrastructure.

Working closely with Engineers, Operations and Control Room teams, you'll play an important part in maintaining equipment performance, responding to operational issues and helping to minimise downtime. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a mechanical or technical mindset who enjoys being hands‑on, learning new skills and working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

These are full time, permanent positions working on a 4 on and 4 off 12 hours shift pattern with rotating days and nights

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £28,000.00 per annum, and 23.5 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Support the Engineering team with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of automated warehouse equipment
• Respond to equipment issues and assist with fault identification and resolution
• Carry out routine inspections, checks and preventative maintenance activities
• Carry out routine inspections, checks and preventative maintenance activities
• Promote safe working practices and maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• NVQ L1 working towards L2 mechanical engineering is desirable
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• A practical, hands‑on approach with strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to work calmly and effectively within a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards

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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.