Warehouse Team Leader

GXO Logistics; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for their site in Wellingborough. This full-time position involves managing daily operations, ensuring adherence to QSHE standards, and fostering teamwork in a complex, fast-paced environment. The role demands strong people management skills, effective communication, and experience in logistics. A salary of up to £32,000 per annum is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 31 days annual leave and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Dental insurance plans

Company-sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar management role necessary.
• Strong understanding of logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QSHE standards and site regulations are maintained.
• Foster an environment encouraging team participation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices.
• Complete daily workloads with required labor and within timelines.
• Monitor team performance and departmental success.

Skills

Experience in a complex, fast-moving environment

Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office

Effective people management

Team motivation and development

Excellent communication skills

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 talented and enthusiastic Warehouse Team Leader to join our site in Wellingborough and continue to deliver our high standards with our high performing teams.

This is a full‑time, permanent position. You will be working on a 4‑week rotational shift pattern, as follows: Weeks 1 & 2: Monday – Friday, 06:15 – 14:15, Week 3: Monday – Sunday, 14:15 – 22:15 and Week 4: Wednesday – Friday, 14:15 – 22:15. Therefore, flexibility is required – this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £32,000.00 per annum and 31 days annual leave (inclusive of 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 savings scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure all aspects of QSHE standards are maintained and the site rules and regulations adhered to
• Create and maintain an environment which encourages employee participation and effective team working
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and best practice
• Ensure that the daily workload is completed with the labour required and within the timescales given
• Maintain and ensure all personnel adhere to the procedures and standard set
• Monitor the performance of individual members of the team and the performance of the department

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience of working in a complex, fast‑moving environment in a similar management role
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Proven record of effective people management skills
• Team motivation and development
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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.