C.I / Lean Practitioner

Are you a dynamic and results-driven CI / Lean Practitioner looking to lead and embed a culture of Lean across GXO? If you answered YES, this role could be your next opportunity!

Starting in our Transport operation, you’ll play a key part in shaping and growing a strong Lean culture across GXO Screwfix. Working alongside the Lean Specialist, you’ll help teams at every level develop the capability, confidence, and mindset needed to drive continuous improvement that truly sticks. You’ll dive into real operational challenges, using data and insight to support process improvements that deliver meaningful financial, quality, and performance benefits. Partnering closely with operational, transport teams and stakeholders at all levels, you’ll apply Lean principles across the business—helping to create measurable, sustainable change.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Day shift pattern Monday to Friday; 08:00 – 16:00 with flexibility required. This role will require travel to both our Stafford and Lichfield sites.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of between £40-45k and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). You’ll have access to a company pension scheme, extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives, 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:

• Supporting the rollout of the Lean Strategy by hands-on delivery of roadmap activities and improvement projects to agreed timelines
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues who are leading Lean initiatives, giving them the tools and confidence to succeed
• Facilitating improvement projects, workshops and training sessions to improve Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery—ensuring teams are engaged, involved and empowered
• Providing robust data analysis to help Managers and Lean Specialists understand the impact of solutions and confirm measurable benefits
• Working with Finance teams to support the tracking and reporting of financial improvements
• Helping to build Lean capability across the network, developing a strong pipeline of Lean Champions who can drive continuous improvement long-term

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• You’ll be someone who brings people with you—coaching teams, inspiring confidence, and working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
• You have hands-on experience of building Lean or Continuous Improvement capabilities ideally within a Logistics operation and a proven track record of delivering real, sustainable change
• You’ll also bring excellent communication skills, with the ability to turn complex concepts into clear, practical messages that resonate with the audience
• Strong analytical ability—you can interpret information quickly, spot what matters most, and use data to guide decisions
• Lean / Continuous Improvement accreditation such as Lean Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma (or equivalent) preferred

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.

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.