Warehouse Operative

Are you looking for a stable, secure warehousing role? Would you like to join a company that can provide you with genuine opportunities to develop your logistics career? Whether you're an experienced Warehouse Operative or have experience operating MHE equipment, are you ready to join a fast-paced operation supporting one of the UK's largest retailers?

Here at GXO Newark we are recruiting for a Warehouse Operatives to join our team, supporting our customer, Currys. From receiving and storing products to picking, packing, and dispatching orders you will be involved in all aspects of our warehouse operations.

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, we are currently recruiting for the following patterns:

• 4 on 4 off, day shift, with shifts starting at 06:30, 06:45 or 07:00
• 4 on 4 off, night shift, with shifts starting at 18:30, 18:45 or 19:00

At our Newark site you will be part of a strong team with a real family feel – we can guarantee you will be valued here and far from just a number. There is a real focus on providing a brilliant working environment here – but don’t take our word for it, come, and visit the site and see for yourself. Who knows where your career with GXO could take you?

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Warehouse Operative, there’s lots that we can offer you:

• An hourly rate of £13.26 per hour as a Warehouse Operative
• An hourly rate of £13.48 per hour if you hold and use LLOP/PPT certificate of competence
• An hourly rate of £14.26 per hour if you hold and use FLT certificate of competence (Reach, Counterbalance or VNA)
• Night shift premiums of 20% between 20:00 and 00:00 and 30% between 00:00 and 07:00
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• Healthcare and Dental cash plans
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals 
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Carry out a variety of warehouse duties including goods-in, putaway, picking, packing, loading and despatch activities using warehouse management systems and RF scanners
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and mechanical handling equipment (where trained and authorised) while following all site processes and safe working practices
• Support inventory accuracy by reporting stock discrepancies, conducting stock counts and assisting with investigations where required
• Maintain high standards of quality, productivity and housekeeping while working towards individual and team targets
• Work closely with colleagues and other departments to ensure the smooth running of the operation and excellent service for our customer

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial, although full training can be provided
• Good numeracy and literacy skills with the ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines
• A positive, reliable approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience operating MHE equipment, including LLOP, PPT, Reach Truck, Counterbalance or VNA, would be advantageous but is not essential
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and delivering excellent service for our customer

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.