Warehouse Operative

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

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Leyland is seeking a Warehouse Operative. This full-time role offers training, flexible hours, and a range of employee benefits including an hourly rate of £12.41. Ideal for individuals looking to start their careers in logistics, the position involves picking customer orders in a chilled environment and operating manual handling equipment safely. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to efficiency and safety in supply chain management.

Benefits

Subsidised on-site gym

Subsidised staff shop

Subsidised canteen

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• No experience necessary – we’re happy to train you.
• Flexibility in your approach – we do have peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Support in the picking of customer orders.
• Operate manual handling equipment safely.
• Utilise the warehouse management system.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in approach

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new role that is fast-paced and positively challenging? Do you want to work on behalf of a prestigious brand and feel part of a great team? How about an opportunity to kick-start and drive your own career?

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re working together with Waitrose and looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team in Leyland. You’ll be working on a full-time, permanent basis, working any 5 from 7 covering the hours of 06:00–14:00.

Pay, benefits and more

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll receive:

• An hourly rate of £12.41
• Access to a subsidised on-site gym
• Access to a subsidised staff shop
• Access to a subsidised canteen, serving hot and cold food options
• Holiday pay and Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Our Warehouse Operatives work in a chilled environment and support in the picking of customer orders
• You’ll operate manual handling equipment in a safe manner
• You will utilise the warehouse management system and ‘pick by voice’ equipment
• Ensure that all health & safety practices are followed in line with company policies

What you need to succeed at GXO

• No experience necessary – we’re happy to train you!
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility in your approach – we do have peak seasons!

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.