Warehouse Team Leader

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Selby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Cashback & saving schemes

Job summary

GXO is seeking Warehouse Team Leaders to join our Selby site on a new contract. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll lead, coach and support a team to deliver safe, efficient and high‑quality warehouse performance.

This is a full‑time, permanent role with 4 on 4 6am–6pm (Days) or 6pm–6am (Nights) shifts; your preference can be discussed at interview. Salary £35,283 per annum with nights allowance, plus 23 days leave and a benefits package including pension, private medical and more.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a warehouse or fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and people-leadership skills.
• Good working knowledge of warehouse processes and Health & Safety standards.
• Excellent WMS systems knowledge and stock handling experience would be an advantage.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational shift team by encouraging a team ethic to achieve daily KPI targets.
• Manage and monitor an effective warehouse operation ensuring SOP compliance is adhered to with all functions.
• Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements.
• Make sure all discrepancies are reported through the appropriate channels and maintain KPI records.
• Coaching and feedback on individual performance and ensure staff are trained to carry out duties to the required level.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

WMS knowledge

Staff planning

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your warehouse career? Do you enjoy leading teams, driving performance and keeping operations running smoothly? Looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a large, fast‑paced retail logistics operation?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for Warehouse Team Leaders to join our growing site in Selby, with a new contract to the site. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll lead, coach and support a team of colleagues to deliver safe, efficient and high‑quality warehouse performance.

This is a full‑time, permanent role, with working hours of either 4 on 4 6am to 6pm (Days) or 6pm to 6am (Nights) – your preference of shift can be discussed at interview.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of £35,283 per annum (nights allowance added for night shifts) and 23 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have 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!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead the operational shift team by encouraging a team ethic to achieve daily KPI targets.
• Manage and monitor an effective warehouse operation ensuring SOP compliance is adhered to with all functions.
• Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements
• Make sure all discrepancies are reported through the appropriate channels & maintain KPI records
• Coaching and feedback on individual performance & ensure staff are trained to carry out duties to the required level.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience leading teams in a warehouse or fast‑paced operational environment
• Strong communication and people‑leadership skills
• Good working knowledge of warehouse processes and Health & Safety standards
• Excellent WMS systems knowledge & Stock experience would be an advantage
• A hands‑on, proactive approach with strong organisational skills

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.

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.