Warehouse Team Leader

GXO Logistics, Inc; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to enhance their dynamic team in Thatcham. This exciting role involves leading a high-performing group, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment. With a focus on effective communication and leadership, you will play a pivotal role in managing warehouse operations and driving continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for personal development through GXO University. If you are passionate about logistics and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

GXO University for skill development

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Internal promotions focus

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment is preferable.
• Natural leader with the ability to coach and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise warehouse operatives' work activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse Operations Management

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

IT Skills

Tools

Warehouse Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced warehouse team leader looking to progress to the next step in your career? Does leading and motivating a team come naturally to you? Do you have a flexible approach that allows you to organise and prioritise workload effectively? If yes, we have the opportunity for you!

GXO are looking for Warehouse Team Leaders to join our team in Thatcham, working in partnership with a prestigious, high-performance running footwear and apparel brand. You will lead a high performing team of flexible and engaged colleagues, focusing on always delivering operational excellence.

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, any 5 days from 7, with shift patterns available of 6am-2:30pm, 2pm-10:30pm or 10pm-6:30am (Night shift allowance added).

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £28,000 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). You’ll have access to a workplace pension and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Plan, co-ordinate, supervise and report upon the work activities of the warehouse operatives, providing effective communication, leadership, succession planning, motivation, training, and development.
• Respond constructively to internal and external customer requests while developing and maintaining effective communication.
• Report any deviations from the plan to Supervisor/Operations Manager accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that Quality, Health & Safety, and operational procedures are maintained, that all incidents are reported in an accurate & timely manner as per company standard.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced warehouse environment preferable.
• Be a natural leader, able to coach others to drive and implement change.
• Experience managing conflicting priorities, with the ability to plan and organise a warehouse operation.
• Strong IT skills, including warehouse systems and Microsoft Office.

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.