Warehouse Operative

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance program

MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse / Stores Operative for the Virgin Media contract in Preston (PR5 8AT). The role runs Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 16:00, with occasional flexibility.

You will process, pick and pack, handle goods, and use the warehouse management system, while liaising with customers as needed. Benefits include an hourly starting rate of £12.85, 20 days of annual leave, a company pension, 24/7 GP service, and access to GXO University and MyBenefits.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse and stores experience preferred.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Great attention to detail with ability to interpret data.
• Good PC knowledge; experience with warehouse software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are processed and handled correctly in the warehouse.
• Picking, packing, goods receipt, checking, loading/unloading and returns processing.
• Carry out assigned administrative tasks.
• Operate MHE and manual handling; use warehouse management system (WMS).
• Liaise with customers and respond to queries promptly.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

PC literacy

Initiative

Tools

WMS

Job description

Here at GXO we are looking for a Warehouse / Stores Operative to jointhe team working on the Virgin Media contractin Preston (PR5 8AT). You will be working Monday to Friday, between the hoursof 07:00-16:00 however, a degree of flexibility may be required from time to time to meet the needs of the business.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An hourly starting rate of £12.85
• 20 days annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays)
• 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:

• Ensure products are processed and handled correctly throughout the warehouse.
• Picking, packing, goods receipt, checking, loading and unloading of vehicles and processing returns
• Assigned administrative tasks
• MHE, manual handling along with carrying out assigned computer-based tasks using a warehouse management system (WMS)
• Liaising with customers and responding to queries and requests within a timely manner

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous Warehouse and stores experience would be beneficial
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great attention to detail with an ability to effectively interpret large amounts of data
• Good PC knowledge
• Previous knowledge of WMS is preferred but notessential

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.