Senior Warehouse Colleague

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

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking a Senior Warehouse Colleague to join their team in Dartford. You will be responsible for training new employees, overseeing van area operations, and assisting with the development of warehouse staff. Essential qualifications include a counterbalance license and experience in a warehouse environment. Strong communication and the ability to work under pressure are crucial. This full-time role offers an annual salary of £30,162.79 and various benefits including career development.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension scheme

Access to Happy Up platform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Counterbalance license is essential for the role.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Expertise in vehicle planning is a necessity.
• Extensive experience in a warehouse is essential.
• Ability to navigate a demanding environment is critical.

Responsibilities

• Train new employees and manage daily operations.
• Oversee van area procedures and ensure timely completion.
• Assist Warehouse Operatives with development.
• Perform Supervisor duties in their absence.
• Follow GXO Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Counterbalance license

Good communication skills

Planning 12T and 3.5T vehicle processes

Experience in warehouse environment

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

PPT license

Job description

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Warehouse Colleague to join our team at Ikea in Dartford.

This is a full time, permanent role, and you will be working 40 hours per week, on a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off with the hours of 09:00 - 21:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• You will be paid an annual salary of £30,162.79
• 20 days annual leave
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• Access to our Happy Up 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:

• Carry out training of new employees, and daily operational tasks
• Assist and oversee van area procedure, ensuring all vans are completed by following the process and in a reasonable time manner
• Aid and assist with Warehouse Operatives' development and continuous improvement
• Cover Supervisor's duties during his absence
• Adhere to all of GXO Health & Safety policies at all times
• Physically demanding role which includes lifting and shifting of furniture

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Counterbalance is essential and PPT license is desirable
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Expert in planning 12T and 3.5T vehicles' process
• Extensive experience in warehouse environment
• Ability to work under pressure on your own initiative in a continually changing and demanding environment

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.

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