Lead Warehouse Operator: Drive Team Performance & Safety

Gxo University; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance plans

Pension scheme

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform discounts

Cycle to work scheme

GXO University

Job summary

GXO is seeking a Lead Warehouse Operative for our Derby operation (DE21 7HW). You will lead a team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety, driving performance, and delivering KPI targets while supporting colleagues to succeed.

This full-time, permanent role covers five days out of seven. The annual salary is £33,359.07 with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to learning through GXO University to help you grow your career.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, ideally within a fast-paced operation.
• The confidence and capability to step up and support Team Leader responsibilities when required.
• A methodical, organised, and safety-focused approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead, support, and motivate a team.
• The ability to manage disciplinary, absence and grievance meetings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incident / accident investigations and complete relevant administration in line with Company procedures.
• To provide KPI/Management Information relating to operational activities.
• Challenge current practices through the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiencies and effectively manage costs.
• Unloading deliveries, checking goods against delivery notes, and reporting discrepancies.
• Using inventory software to track and manage stock levels.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Team leadership

Safety focus

Communication skills

Disciplinary meetings

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

GXO is seeking a Lead Warehouse Operative for our Derby operation (DE21 7HW). You will lead a team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety, driving performance, and delivering KPI targets while supporting colleagues to succeed.

This full-time, permanent role covers five days out of seven. The annual salary is £33,359.07 with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to learning through GXO University to help you grow your career.