Warehouse Operative

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 727,000 - 843,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Access to MyBenefits platform

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Northampton is hiring full-time Warehouse Operatives to join our new Swan Valley site, supporting a fresh business win. You will handle goods-in, picking, packing and dispatch, working on a 40-hour week across fixed AM, PM or night shifts.

You will be paid hourly (£13.20 on AM/PM; £15.30 on night) with 33 days annual leave, dental insurance, a company pension and access to GXO University and benefits platform.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced warehouse or operational environments is advantageous.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work with integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support goods-in, goods-out and stock control using the WMS.
• Pick and prepare stock safely and accurately.
• Work flexibly to meet daily productivity and accuracy targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area following Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & Safety procedures

WMS

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Do you want to be part of something brand new right from day one? Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative looking for a role in an environment where quality, pride and teamwork genuinely matter? Would you enjoy helping shape a new operation from the ground up and setting the standard for how things are done going forward?

Here at GXO Northampton, we are currently recruiting for full-time, permanent Warehouse Operatives to join our team in Swan Valley, supporting one of our new business wins! From receiving and storing products to picking, packing, and dispatching orders you will be involved in all aspects of our warehouse operations.

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. We are currently recruiting for the following shift patterns:

• Fixed AM shift: Week 1 – Monday to Friday / Week 2 – Sunday to Thursday, covering the hours of 06:00 to 14:00
• Fixed PM shift: Week 1 – Monday to Friday / Week 2 – Sunday to Thursday, covering the hours of 14:00 to 22:00
• Fixed Night shift: Week 1 – Monday to Friday / Week 2 – Sunday to Thursday, covering the hours of 22:00 to 06:00

Pay, benefits and more:

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

• An hourly rate of £13.20 if working fixed AM or fixed PM shift
• An hourly rate of £15.30 if working night shift
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive 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:

• Support goods-in, goods-out and stock control activities using the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including receiving deliveries, replenishment, order fulfilment and dispatch operations
• Pick and prepare stock safely and accurately, ensuring health, beauty, household and retail products are handled with care and attention to detail
• Work efficiently and flexibly to achieve daily productivity, service and accuracy targets, both independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced distribution centre environment
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area by following all Health & Safety procedures, Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures, while proactively reporting hazards and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience of working in a fast‑paced, operational or warehouse environment advantageous but not essential as full training can be provided
• A self-motivated and reliable approach, with the ability to work honestly and with integrity at all times
• The ability to work safely and accurately, following processes and SOPs with a strong attention to detail and a quality‑focused mindset
• Strong communication skills and a professional, positive attitude, with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team

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.