Are you looking for a new role that is fast-paced and positively challenging? Do you want to work on behalf of a prestigious brand and feel part of a great team? How about an opportunity to kick-start and drive your own career?
Here at GXO, we’re working in partnership with Waitrose and are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our team in Reading. This is a full‑time, permanent position, working an ’any 5 days out of 7’ shift pattern, covering morning shift 06:00 – 14:00 hours.
Pay, benefits and more:
- An hourly rate of £13.24 working AM shift
- Holiday pay
- Workplace pension
- A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
- Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Our Warehouse Operatives work in a chilled, produce and ambient environment and support the picking of customer orders
- You’ll operate manual handling equipment in a safe manner
- You will utilise the warehouse management system and ‘pick by voice’ equipment
- Ensure that all health & safety practices are followed in line with company policies
- Working towards daily productivity and performance targets
- Maintaining high housekeeping, hygiene, and safety standards at all times
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Previously working in a warehouse environment desirable
- Flexibility in your approach – we do have peak seasons!
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and adaptability
- Commitment to Health & Safety and maintaining operational standards
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.
