Warehouse Operative

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Holiday pay & pension

GXO University access

MyBenefits & discounts

Job summary

GXO Crick is hiring a Warehouse Operative to join a fast-paced operation supporting Halfords. You will handle receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching goods on a 5/6 day pattern with rotating shifts from 06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00.

You will be part of a team that values you and helps you grow together in a supportive environment. This full-time permanent role offers an hourly rate of £13.48, overtime pay after 40 hours, holiday pay, workplace pension and access to GXO

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial, although full training can be provided.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills with the ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines.
• A positive, reliable approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating MHE equipment, including LLOP, PPT, Reach Truck, Counterbalance or VNA, would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and delivering excellent service for our customer.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate warehouse equipment and MHE in line with training, standard operating procedures and site safety requirements, completing pre-use checks and reporting any defects or issues.
• Support the efficient movement of stock through loading, unloading, picking and packing activities, ensuring products are handled with care and quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and compliant working environment by following health, safety, hygiene and environmental procedures, wearing the correct PPE and reporting any accidents, near misses or concerns.
• Work towards site KPIs and targets while demonstrating flexibility, following company procedures and carrying out tasks safely, efficiently and in line with your training.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Numeracy

Literacy

Team player

MHE operation

Tools

LLOP

PPT

Reach Truck

Counterbalance

VNA

Job description

Are you looking for a stable, secure warehousing role? Would you like to join a company that can provide you with genuine opportunities to develop your logistics career? Are you ready to join a fast-paced operation supporting one of the UK's largest retailers?

Here at GXO Crick we are recruiting for a Warehouse Operatives to join our team, supporting our customer, Halfords. 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 6’ pattern, on a rotating shift, covering the hours of 06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00.

At our Crick 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:

• An hourly rate of £13.48, that is an annual salary of £26,286.00
• Overtime pay at time and a half (applicable after 40 hours)
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• 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:

• Safely operate warehouse equipment and MHE in line with training, standard operating procedures and site safety requirements, completing pre-use checks and reporting any defects or issues
• Support the efficient movement of stock through loading, unloading, picking and packing activities, ensuring products are handled with care and quality standards are maintained at all times
• Help maintain a safe, clean and compliant working environment by following health, safety, hygiene and environmental procedures, wearing the correct PPE and reporting any accidents, near misses or concerns
• Work towards site KPIs and targets while demonstrating flexibility, following company procedures and carrying out tasks safely, efficiently and in line with your training

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial, although full training can be provided
• Good numeracy and literacy skills with the ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines
• A positive, reliable approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience operating MHE equipment, including LLOP, PPT, Reach Truck, Counterbalance or VNA, would be advantageous but is not essential
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and delivering excellent service for our customer

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.