Warehouse Operative

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance and Employee assistance

MyBenefits platform access

GXO University access

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Job summary

GXO is seeking Warehouse Operatives to join our team in West Hallam, DE7 6HE. This full-time, permanent role covers 5 days out of 7, between 05:30 and 22:00, with shifts of 7.5 hours per day.

You will load/unload and prepare loads for routes, using MHE when trained, and contribute to a safe, efficient warehouse operation. Ideal candidates have prior warehouse experience, familiarity with WMS, and a valid counterbalance/reach truck licence.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferable.
• Experience of WMS.
• Counterbalance / Reach Truck licence required.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong communicator.
• Be able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely load vehicles with products for delivery on specified routes, check and confirm loads for completeness and accuracy, report any discrepancies, and offload incoming products into the appropriate warehouse storage area.
• Operate mechanical lifting equipment if appropriately trained.
• Meet the standards of performance, behaviour, and attendance in line with company policies and procedures, while effectively undertaking all aspects of warehouse operations to a high standard and working independently to achieve KPI targets.
• Assist management with investigations into accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, while promptly reporting any breaches of the company's Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

WMS

Counterbalance / Reach Truck licence

Job description

Do you enjoy working within a fast-paced environment and have experience of working within a warehouse. If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

Here at GXO, we are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our team in West Hallam, DE7 6HE. This is a full-time, permanent position, working any 5 days out of 7 between 05:30 and 22:00. Shifts are 7.5 hours per day.

If you're a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay, benefits and more

• An hourly rate of £12.71, paid weekly
• An hourly rate of £13.71 with MHE Authorisation to Operate
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 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

• Accurately and safely load vehicles with products for delivery on specified routes, check and confirm loads for completeness and accuracy, report any discrepancies, and offload incoming products into the appropriate warehouse storage area
• Operate mechanical lifting equipment if appropriately trained
• Meet the standards of performance, behaviour, and attendance in line with company policies and procedures, while effectively undertaking all aspects of warehouse operations to a high standard and working independently to achieve KPI targets
• Assist management with investigations into accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, while promptly reporting any breaches of the company's Health and Safety procedures

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Previous warehouse experience preferable
• Experience of WMS
• Counterbalance / Reach Truck licence required
• Good attention to detail
• Strong communicator
• Be able to work well with others

About GXO

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.