Systems Team Leader FTC

Does a role in warehouse systems and administration interest you? Do you thrive in busy environments? Then this could be the job for you!

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Systems Team Leader based in Swindon at our B&Q site. As a Systems Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting daily warehouse operations, working closely with both the administration teams and warehouse functions to ensure all processes are accurate and efficient. This role is based within a fast‑paced distribution environment responsible for order picking and dispatch activities.

This is a full‑time position offered on a Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026. The shift pattern is rotating between 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00. There may also be the requirement to work a day shift.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of £30794.61 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, motivate and manage the team to meet and exceed performance objectives while leading by example
• Oversee daily workloads, allocating tasks to ensure completion within agreed procedures and standards
• Communicate clear team objectives, producing accurate documentation, reports and statistics on time
• Liaise with wider site teams, providing support, system guidance and effective daily issue handovers
• Provide flexible cover across admin functions, building strong inter‑departmental relationships
• Ensure strict adherence to all Health & Safety requirements, promoting safe working practices at all times

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) with excellent attention to detail and a professional approach
• Confident communicator with clear verbal and written skills, able to stay organised and manage competing priorities
• Able to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and high standards
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive attitude towards changing business needs
• Knowledge of the JDA Warehouse Management System is highly desirable

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.