Warehouse Operative

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At GXO, we recognise that it’s our people that help keep the nation moving. From receiving and storing products to picking, loading, and dispatching orders, you could be involved in all aspects of our warehouse operations.

You will be working in a multi temperature environment, on an ‘any 5 days out of 7’ or Fixed shift, on a rotating pattern, covering the hours of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, or night shift from 22:00-06:00.

Like the sound of what we have to offer but can’t get to work due to transport…. No problem we can provide a bus service from Leeds.

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Warehouse Operative you’ll get:

• An hourly rate of £13.44 per hour for any 5 from 7 days, £12.39 per hour for fixed shift pattern + additional premium of £2.65 for hours worked between 18:00-06:00
• Weekend premiums of £1.01 per hour for Saturdays and £1.59 per hour for Sundays
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 for 6th shifts worked and after 160 hours worked per month
• Additional freezer allowance of £80 paid every 4 weeks
• Qualified first aiders allowance of an additional £25 every 4 weeks
• Training allowance of £10.00 per day for trainer out new starters once qualified
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• 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!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Accurately pick orders from a diverse range of products using a voice-picking system.
• Assist with various warehouse duties as needed throughout your shift.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols within the warehouse environment.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) as required—comprehensive training provided!

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Willingness to work in a multi temperature environment
• Previous experience in a similar position would be advantageous
• Flexibility and a ‘can do’, right first time and passionate approach
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks including lifting, pulling, and pushing

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.