Stock Control Operative

GXO Logistics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking Stock Operatives in Bridgwater, UK. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting stock control and operations for a key infrastructure project. Responsibilities include maintaining stock procedures and data entry in the Warehouse Management System. Candidates should have experience in warehouse operations and strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £13.85

Overtime pay and unsociable hours premiums

23 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Healthcare and Dental cash plans

Retail Discounts

Extensive training opportunities

Friends and Family Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stock control or warehouse operations.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• High attention to detail with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documented stock procedures and ensure compliance.
• Accurately enter and maintain data in the WMS.
• Lead cycle counting activities and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Stock control

Warehouse operations

Inventory management principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Do you have experience in warehouse operations and stock control? Are you looking to take your knowledge to the next level and play a key role in one of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects?

Here at GXO Bridgwater we are recruiting for Stock Operatives to join our team, supporting our customer, EDF. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a project that is shaping the future of zero‑carbon energy in Britain.

You will be working on a full‑time, permanent basis, on a Monday to Friday pattern, covering the hours of 08:00 to 16:00.

At our Bridgwater site, you'll join a close‑knit team where collaboration and accuracy are key. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and supportive working environment, and we'd love for you to see it for yourself. Your career with GXO could take you further than you imagine!

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Warehouse Operative, there's lots that we can offer you:

• An hourly rate of £13.85
• Overtime pay and unsociable hours premiums
• 23 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Healthcare and Dental cash plans
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Act as deputy for the Stock and Systems Team Manager when required, maintain documented stock procedures, and ensure compliance with Licence Conditions and Health & Safety standards
• Accurately enter and maintain data in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), review inbound and outbound deliveries, and ensure traceability and alignment between physical stock and system records
• Lead cycle counting activities, analyse results, investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to achieve KPIs and audit success
• Collaborate with teams to monitor equipment maintenance, report system issues promptly, and address customer or ad hoc stock‑related queries efficiently

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in stock control or warehouse operations, with knowledge of inventory management principles such as FIFO/LIFO and stock reconciliation
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Manhattan preferred but not essential
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands

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.