Warehouse Team Leader (Nights)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Benefits platform access

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for the night shift at the Beckton (E6) site. You will support the shift manager to maintain a safe, efficient warehouse operation and cover for the Shift Manager when needed.

The role requires leadership of operational teams, knowledge of warehouse systems, and an RTITB FLT qualification where required. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday nights (22:00–06:00), with a salary of up to £40,500 per annum inclusive of night shift

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics or FMCG environment.
• Experience supervising or leading operational teams; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Good understanding of warehouse systems with SAP/EWM experience desirable.
• FLT qualification such as RTITB or equivalent, where required for the role.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, organise and motivate operational colleagues to maintain strong productivity and teamwork
• Ensure daily operational targets, customer service targets and service levels are achieved
• Plan daily staffing and flexible labour requirements to meet operational, network and production demand
• Allocate operational tasks and ensure sufficient trained and competent colleagues are available for all activities
• Support the effective operation, maintenance and use of warehouse management systems and resource planning tools, including SAP/EWM where applicable
• Monitor stock movements, inbound deliveries, receipt and storage of goods, customer returns and outbound/despatch activities

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

IT literacy

Tools

SAP/EWM

Job description

Are you an experienced Team Leader? Do you know your warehouse stuff? Maybe you’re ready for your next step into management?

Here at GXO, we are looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to join us on the night shift team at our Carlsberg Britvic site in Beckton, E6. You’ll support the Warehouse shift manager in delivering a safe, efficient and productive warehouse operation, taking responsibility for day-to-day operational coordination, resource planning, systems activities and health and safety compliance. In addition, you will provide management cover during the Shift Manager’s absence, ensuring continuity of operations and maintaining high standards across the site. You will also be responsible for supporting the effective use and resolution of warehouse systems, including SAP/EWM processes where applicable, and ensuring the operation works effectively with production, transport and other key interfaces. This is a full time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday nights, 22:00 to 06:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £40,500.00 (inclusive of night shift allowance) per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead, support, organise and motivate operational colleagues to maintain strong productivity and teamwork
• Ensure daily operational targets, customer service targets and service levels are achieved
• Plan daily staffing and flexible labour requirements to meet operational, network and production demand
• Allocate operational tasks and ensure sufficient trained and competent colleagues are available for all activities
• Support the effective operation, maintenance and use of warehouse management systems and resource planning tools, including SAP/EWM where applicable
• Monitor stock movements, inbound deliveries, receipt and storage of goods, customer returns and outbound/despatch activities

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics or FMCG environment
• Experience supervising or leading operational teams; supervisory experience is preferred
• Good understanding of warehouse systems and operational processes, with SAP/EWM experience desirable
• Recognised FLT qualification, such as RTITB or equivalent, where required for the role
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Windows-based software and warehouse management systems

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.