Warehouse operative

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Oldcotes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Benefits platform with discounts

Cycle to work

Career development

Job summary

GXO is looking for enthusiastic Warehouse Operatives to join our People Campus team. This permanent role offers flexible shifts across multiple Yorkshire sites with a fixed pattern: mornings 06:00–14:00 or afternoons 14:00–22:00, and own transport is essential due to site locations.

You will play a key role in safe, accurate stock handling, packing, and maintaining high standards while supporting site operations and future growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
• Capable of reading instructions and counting accurately.
• Physically able to handle stock and use equipment safely.
• Previous warehouse experience or forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work safely as part of a team, following Health & Safety procedures.
• Pick, check, and handle stock accurately and efficiently.
• Operate basic warehouse and mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure orders are prepared correctly.
• Support warehouse efficiency through general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Counting accurately

Physical fitness

Reliability

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

GXO is continuing to grow, and we're looking for enthusiastic Warehouse Operatives to join our expanding People Campus team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged, and your work-life balance matters.

Our People Campus team supports multiple warehouse operations across Yorkshire, including sites in S81 8HH, DN6 7FB, DN4 5PD, DN4 3FB and S72 7GX. This is a permanent position offering a truly flexible approach to work. While you may be required to support different sites based on business needs, we understand that flexibility works both ways.

That's why we offer the freedom to choose the days you work, giving you greater control over your schedule while still providing the security of regular hours and a permanent contract.

We are currently recruiting Full-Time and Part-Time Warehouse Operatives. The only requirement is that you can commit to one of our fixed shift patterns:

• Morning Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
• Afternoon Shift: 14:00 - 22:00

Please note: Due to the locations of our sites and the shift start and finish times, own transport is essential as public transport may not be available or suitable.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Hourly rate: £13.00
• Shift premium: Additional £1.10 per hour for hours worked after 18:00
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• Access to our Benefit platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Career development and progression

What you will do on a typical day:

• Work safely as part of a team, following Health & Safety procedures
• Pick, check, and handle stock accurately and efficiently
• Operate basic warehouse and mechanical handling equipment safely
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure orders are prepared correctly
• Support warehouse efficiency through general housekeeping duties

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Able to work well in a team and follow instructions.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and flexible in approach to work
• Capable of reading instructions and counting accurately
• Physically able to handle stock and use equipment safely
• Previous warehouse experience or forklift licence is desirable but not essential

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. GXO is 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.