Warehouse Shift Leader — Fast-Paced, High-Impact

GXO Logistics, Inc; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Private medical and dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

GXO University access

Internal promotions

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Northampton is seeking five hands‑on Warehouse First Line Managers to lead a busy, high‑volume operation servicing 250+ stores.

You will coach a team of operatives, ensure safe, accurate picking and despatch, and drive shift performance in a MHE‑heavy environment.

This full‑time role offers rotating shifts (06:00–14:00) with potential 24/7 cover, a competitive salary of up to £33,850 plus extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory or team leadership role in high‑volume environments.
• Able to coach, motivate and engage a team.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes, MHE operations and safety standards.
• Confident communicator able to manage stakeholders under pressure.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver safe, accurate and efficient shift performance across inbound and outbound operations.
• Ensure all warehouse activity is completed to the required standards, supporting high‑volume case picking into cages.
• Monitor and drive performance against KPIs, taking action to manage productivity, quality and service levels.
• Support and enforce Health & Safety, compliance and standard operating procedures across your shift.
• Work closely with planning, systems and wider operational teams to resolve issues, support continuous improvement and keep the operation flowing.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Coaching & development

MHE operations knowledge

KPI monitoring

Stakeholder communication

Tools

WMS experience

Reporting tools

Job description

GXO Logistics in Northampton is seeking five hands‑on Warehouse First Line Managers to lead a busy, high‑volume operation servicing 250+ stores.

You will coach a team of operatives, ensure safe, accurate picking and despatch, and drive shift performance in a MHE‑heavy environment.

This full‑time role offers rotating shifts (06:00–14:00) with potential 24/7 cover, a competitive salary of up to £33,850 plus extensive benefits.