Team Leader

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? Do you enjoy leading teams, driving performance and delivering against demanding targets? Are you confident motivating people while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity?

Here at GXO, we’re recruiting for a Team Leader to join our M&S operation in Sherburn (Leeds). This is a full-time role, working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (07:30 – 19:30), where you’ll take responsibility for leading a team of warehouse operatives and ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day operations.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re offering a salary of circa £29,870, alongside 23 days annual leave, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, life assurance, 24/7 access to an online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also gain access to our MyBenefits platform, offering high‑street discounts, cashback cards, cycle‑to‑work schemes and more, as well as opportunities to develop your leadership career within GXO.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Take accountability for coordinating operational activities across your designated area, ensuring productivity, accuracy and service levels are consistently delivered in line with customer expectations
• Lead, motivate and support warehouse colleagues, proactively managing performance, providing real-time feedback and driving engagement to achieve team and individual targets
• Prioritise and delegate workload effectively, adapting plans in line with operational demand to ensure deadlines and KPIs are consistently met
• Promote a strong health & safety culture, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with safe systems of work, site procedures and compliance standards
• Monitor operational performance and provide accurate reporting to management, using data and insight to identify trends and implement improvements

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics Team Leader or supervisory role within a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, with the ability to manage workflows and maintain operational standards
• Proven people management skills, with experience motivating teams, managing performance and supporting development
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build relationships across all levels
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, time-critical environment

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.