Warehouse Operative

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking Warehouse Operatives for a full-time role primarily in Coventry. You will pick customer orders, load and offload deliveries, and ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures. The position requires warehouse experience, driving a counterbalance truck, and strong communication skills. Training will be at a Northampton site, with travel expenses covered. The hourly rate is £12.97, with various employee benefits, including holiday pay and access to an online learning platform.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Employee discount platform

Access to online learning platform

Qualifications

• Experienced in driving counterbalance and reach trucks.
• Knowledge of inventory processes within a warehouse setting.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick customer orders.
• Load and offload kegs deliveries.
• Safely operate machines according to SOPs.
• Perform stock replenishment and counting.
• Comply with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Counterbalance licence desirable

Proven experience of driving counterbalance/reach truck

Warehouse experience

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to Health & Safety

Job description

An exciting opportunity for Warehouse Operatives has opened at our Greene King site.

Please note that for this role, training will be completed in our Northampton site. Our site will be moving to Coventry (CV3 4GA) in early 2026. Travel expenses for the training period will be paid by the company.

This is a full-time, permanent role. You will be working Monday to Friday, on the early shift (06:00 - 14:00).

Pay, benefits & more:

• An hourly rate of £12.97
• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• Access to our My Benefits 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:

• Accurately picking of customer orders
• Loading and offloading kegs deliveries counterbalance
• Safely operating machines / equipment as per training according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Stock replenishment, stock counting
• Complying with agreed procedures to ensure a safe and legal working environment and consistent quality standards

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Counterbalance licence desirable
• Proven experience of driving counterbalance/ reach truck
• Warehouse experience and understanding of inventory processes
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and adaptability
• Commitment to Health & Safety and maintaining operational standards

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.