Technical Operator

GXO; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of supply chain solutions is seeking a Technical Operator at their East Midlands Gateway site. In this full-time role, you will operate and maintain production machinery, ensuring efficiency and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in operating machinery, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Flexible dental insurance

Company sponsored pension

Access to MyBenefits platform

Admission to GXO University

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating and maintaining production machinery.
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Basic mechanical or technical knowledge relevant to manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery to ensure efficient performance.
• Perform routine technical maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues promptly to reduce disruption.
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks in line with schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Mechanical or technical knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Do you have experience working in a highly automated or technology-driven warehouse environment? How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail when processing incoming stock? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with strict safety and compliance standards?

If you answered yes, read on!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Operator to join our East Midlands Gateway (Derby) site for our new contract Tails. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous production of the product and maintaining equipment and machinery.

This is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday on rotating shifts: 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00, or Monday to Friday shift from 08:00–16:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary range: £27,613.21 – £28,993.87
• 25 days of annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• Company sponsored pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and 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!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Operate andmonitorproduction machinery to ensure efficient and safe performance
• Perform routine technical maintenance to minimise downtime andmaintainproductivity
• Troubleshoot equipment issues promptly to reduce disruption to operations
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks in line with schedules and standards

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previousexperienceoperatingand maintaining production machinery
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Basic mechanical or technical knowledge relevant to manufacturing equipment
• Good organisational and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Be able to prioritise own workload and work under pressure

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.