Warehouse Operatives
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for a new challenge? Perhaps you’re looking for an opportunity to get into logistics? You may even be an experienced Warehouse Operative looking for an organisation where you can grow and develop a career? Maybe you’ve got a forklift licence too and wanting to put it to good use? Whatever the reason, we have a great role for you!
Here at GXO, we’re looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our team at Toolstation, Northampton. Supporting us in the ‘go-live’ of a brand-new operation, you’ll be working on an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern, covering 06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00.
Pay, benefits and more:
As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll benefit from:
- An hourly rate of £11.61
- An additional £1 per hour to £12.61 for holding an MHE licence
- Access to an on-site gym
- Subsidised canteen facilities
- Customer discount (awarded after successful completion of probation)
- Electric car charging available on site
- Holiday pay
- Workplace pension
- Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online learning meaning you really can pilot your own career!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Load and unload vehicles with products for delivery accurately and safely in line with company health & safety policies
- Check and confirm loads for accuracy, and report any discrepancies
- Off-load any products, check they are correct and undamaged and load them into the appropriate areas for storage
- Utilise the warehouse management system on a daily basis in line with pick and pack requirements
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Wear all PPE supplied by the company as suitable for the task, in the correct manner and as it was designed to be worn
- Provide flexibility in approach
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential as all training will be provided
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.61-£12.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, NN4 9FJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 335928
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operatives roles across GXO Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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