Operational Trainer

GXO Logistics; Burnley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Burnley is expanding its Fashion & Apparel operations and seeks an Operational Trainer to onboard and develop colleagues from day one, delivering inductions and ongoing training to promote safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will maintain training records, assess competency, and partner with operational leaders to create a positive, engaged learning culture on site. This full-time role offers 4-on/4-off or 5-out-of-7 shifts and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training in warehouse/logistics environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and record-keeping.
• Proficient IT skills and digital training documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inductions and operational training.
• Coach colleagues through training journey.
• Assess performance, complete sign-offs and identify training needs.
• Maintain training records and compliance reports.
• Work with leaders to promote safety, quality and improvement.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

Training records

Job description

Ready to help build a high-performing team from day one? Do you have a passion for developing people and helping colleagues reach their full potential? Can you deliver engaging training that promotes safety, quality and operational excellence?

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.

As an Operational Trainer, you'll play a pivotal role in the success of our new operation by ensuring colleagues have the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to perform at their best. You'll be responsible for delivering inductions, operational training and ongoing development across the site, helping to create a culture of safety, engagement and continuous improvement from day one.

Acting as one of the first points of contact for new starters, you'll help create a positive onboarding experience while supporting colleagues throughout their learning journey. The role includes delivering operational training, monitoring competency and maintaining training records in line with company standards.

These are full time, permanent positions working shift patterns of 4 on and 4 off or any 5 out of 7 tbc.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £32,000.00 per annum, and 23.5 (4 on and 4 off) or 33 days (any 5 out of 7) 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
• 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 saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Deliver engaging inductions and operational training to new and existing colleagues
• Coach and support colleagues through their training and competency journey
• Assess performance, complete sign-offs and identify additional training requirements
• Maintain accurate training records, documentation and compliance reports
• Work closely with operational leaders to promote safety, quality and continuous improvement

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience delivering training, coaching or developing colleagues within a warehouse, logistics or operational environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence training both individuals and groups
• A good understanding of warehouse operations and operational best practice
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and record keeping
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and maintaining digital training documentation

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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.