Operational Administrator | Dartford

GXO Logistics, Inc; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company pension

GXO Benefits platform

Job summary

GXO is seeking an Operational Administrator to join the IKEA site in Dartford. This full-time role is 40 hours per week, with a 06:00–14:00 shift, five days out of seven, based at a fast-paced distribution centre.

You will coordinate inbound/outbound volumes, work with drivers and colleagues to ensure accurate, timely deliveries, and support operational planning using WMS. Proactive, flexible applicants are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse management systems in distribution operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Flexible and reliable in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound volumes in a fast-paced distribution centre to ensure smooth operations.
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams, colleagues, customers and drivers to deliver outstanding service.
• Manage operational planning and order flow using WMS and real-time decision-making to maximise efficiency and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement and support development of processes to enhance warehouse performance and productivity.
• Champion safety, accuracy and compliance, ensuring loads are dispatched correctly and site standards are upheld.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced logistics environment? Do you thrive in a busy environment?

We may have just the job for you!

Here at GXO, we are recruiting an Operational Administrator to join our team at IKEA in Dartford.

This is a full time, permanent role working 40 hours a week, 06:00 - 14:00, on 5 days out of 7 day shift pattern.

Pay, benefits and more:

• You will be paid an annual salary of £29,217.20
• 28 days annual leave
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• Access to our GXO Benefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Career development and progression

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Play a key role in a fast-paced distribution centre, coordinating inbound and outbound volumes to ensure smooth, efficient supply chain operations
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders, building strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and drivers to deliver outstanding service
• Contribute to operational planning and order flow, using WMS systems and real-time decision-making to maximise efficiency and service levels
• Drive continuous improvement, contributing ideas and supporting the development of processes that enhance warehouse performance and productivity
• Champion safety, accuracy, and compliance, ensuring loads are dispatched correctly, site standards are maintained, and Health & Safety remains a top priority

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Be flexible and respond positively and reliably to internal and external customer requests
• Experience of warehouse management systems within a distribution operation
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to be able to produce spreadsheets and databases
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels
• Comfortable working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines

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.