Warehouse Operative

GXO; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Southampton is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support operations at their facility. This full-time role involves various warehouse tasks such as picking, packing, and dispatching goods. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and a positive attitude, though previous experience is not mandatory. The company offers a competitive salary of £31,542.83, workplace benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on career development.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave including bank holidays

Workplace pension

Healthcare and dental cash plans

Retail discounts

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong focus on safety and reliability.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of warehouse tasks including picking and loading/unloading vehicles.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure operational standards and customer service requirements are met.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Tools

MHE operation

Job description

Are you looking for a stable, secure warehousing role? Would you like to join a company that can provide you with a genuine platform to build a career in logistics?

Here at GXO Southampton we are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our team, supporting our customer, B&Q. 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, on an ‘any 5 days out of 7’ pattern, covering the hours of 14:00 to 00:00.

At our Southampton site you will be part of a strong team with a real family feel – we can guarantee you will be valued here and far from just a number. There is a real focus on providing a brilliant working environment here – but don’t take our word for it, come, and visit the site and see for yourself. Who knows where your career with GXO could take you?

Pay, benefits and more:

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

• An annual salary of £31,542.83

• 28 days of annual inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension
• Healthcare and Dental cash plans
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Perform a range of warehouse tasks including picking, loading/unloading vehicles, and operating FLT and pallet trucks using RF systems, while adhering to safe manual handling practices
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, such as returns manifests and daily driver records
• Ensure operational standards and customer service requirements are met by achieving site KPIs and maintaining high quality performance in all activities
• Carry out housekeeping where required upholding site standards while following Health & Safety guidelines

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
• Good communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills while working as part of a team
• A strong focus on safety and reliability, with flexibility to adapt to changing demands and shift patterns
• Experience operating MHE or holding valid certificate of competence would be an advantage, 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. 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.