Warehouse Team Leader (E-comm)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Oldcotes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

GXO University training

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Internal promotions

Job summary

GXO are seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for our B&Q site in Blyth. You will lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence across all activities, ensuring accurate orders and timely delivery.

This full-time, permanent role operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, rotating 07:00–17:00 and 13:00–23:00 weekly. Salary up to £31,000 per year plus 25 days’ leave, pension, GXO University, and various perks to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise and report on warehouse operatives’ activities.
• Monitor order flow and warehouse activities to ensure on-time fulfillment.
• Support Shift Managers in delivering KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Maintain stock accuracy and support stock counts and system processes.
• Promote health and safety and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

WMS experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced warehouse operative 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 a Warehouse Team Leader to join our B&Q site in Blyth – S81 8PU. You will lead a high performing team of flexible and engaged colleagues, focusing on delivering operational excellence at all times.

This is a full time, permanent position, where you’ll be working on a ‘4 on 4 off shift’ pattern. The working hours will rotate weekly between 07:00 – 17:00 and 13:00 – 23:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £31,000 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. 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 60% 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
• Monitor order flow and warehouse activities to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Support Shift Managers in delivering operational KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Maintain stock accuracy and support inventory audits, stock counts, and warehouse system processes
• Promote a strong health and safety culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous supervisory experience within a warehouse environment, ideally with e-commerce operations
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and strong PC skills, including Excel
• Proven experience leading or supervising operational teams
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with a passion for delivering excellent customer service

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.