Warehouse Team Leader

GXO Logistics; Water Orton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Water Orton is seeking a dedicated team leader to coordinate operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The successful candidate will have experience in leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining health and safety standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal growth within the company.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Access to online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a leadership role within a complex and fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Approachable and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team and coordinate activities to achieve business goals.
• Report hazards, incidents, or accidents to ensure health & safety standards.
• Maintain a positive team culture and encourage involvement from all team members.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Looking for your perfect career match?

Are you a leader who wants to grow and develop alongside your team? Do you have experience in a fast‑paced warehouse / logistics environment? Are you looking to join a team that provides a rewarding challenge? We are just the right fit for you!

GXO is currently on the look‑out for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our site in Minworth and continue to deliver our high standards with our high performing teams. The site is going from strength to strength, and we need your support to reach our growing goals.

This is a full time, permanent position. You will be working Monday‑Thursday 13:30 – 22:00 and an earlier finish on a Friday, 13:30 – 21:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of £29,101.80 per annum (£14.35 per hour) and 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, 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:

• You will lead your team and coordinate activities that will achieve business goals, whilst promoting a team‑based culture
• You will be aware of any hazards, incidents or accidents and report them to the proper authority to ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained
• You will provide best possible employee relations by positive leadership, encouragement, motivation, regular communication and respect
• You will create and maintain a positive team culture and spirit, encouraging involvement from all team members when sharing group, divisional and team information

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience working in a leadership role, within a complex and fast‑paced warehouse environment
• An ability to work under pressure and within expected deadlines, in an organised and informed manner
• An approachable and professional demeanour, able to question, challenge and deliver process improvements
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and project management 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.

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.