Senior Warehouse Operative - Dartford

GXO Logistics, Inc; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A company sponsored pension scheme

20 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Saving scheme

Career development and progression

Job summary

GXO Logistics is hiring a Senior Warehouse Operative at Ikea Dartford. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern from 06:00 to 18:00.

The position offers a competitive annual salary, pension, leave, and broader employee benefits. You will train staff, manage van areas, and support continuous improvement while adhering to health and safety policies at GXO.

Qualifications

• This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting furniture.
• Counterbalance or PPT forklift license is needed.
• Good communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan 12T vehicle movements and 3.5T processes.
• Can work on own initiative under pressure in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out training of new and agency employees and daily operation tasks.
• Oversee van area procedures and ensure vans are processed timely.
• Assist with development and continuous improvement of Warehouse Operatives.
• Cover planned and unplanned Supervisor absences.
• Adhere to GXO Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Initiative

Planning

Tools

Forklift – Counterbalance

Forklift – PPT license

Job description

Do you have experience as a Warehouse Operative and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

Ready to take your warehouse career to the next level?
Looking for a role with great opportunities to grow? Join GXO Logistics today!

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

This is a full time, permanent role and you will be working 40 hours per week, on 4 on 4 off shiftpattern with the hours of 06:00 - 18:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary of £31,067.67
• 20 days annual leave
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• Employee benefits 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 and agency employees and daily operation tasks
• Assist and oversee van area procedure - ensuring all vans are done by following the process and in a reasonable time manner
• Aid and assist with the development and continuous improvement of all Warehouse Operatives
• Cover all planned and unplanned Supervisor's absence
• Always adhere to all GXO Health & Safety policies

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• This is a physically demanding role which includes lifting and shifting of furniture
• Counterbalance or PPT license isneeded
• Good communication, both verbal and written
• Expert in planning 12T vehicles and 3.5T process or extensive experience in warehouse environment
• Ability to work on own initiative, while working under pressure 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.

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.