Warehouse Operative

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Glasgow is searching for a Warehouse Operative. The role includes tasks such as picking, packing, and dispatching in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have experience operating a Counterbalance forklift and demonstrate good communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,396.80, a 25% night shift premium, and various benefits including healthcare plans and training opportunities. Flexibility for shift patterns is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25% night shift premium

Holiday pay

Healthcare and Dental cash plans

Retail discounts

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating Counterbalance is essential.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude are required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse tasks including picking, loading/unloading, and operating FLT.
• Complete documentation such as returns manifests and daily driver records.
• Ensure operational standards meet customer service requirements.

Skills

Counterbalance operation

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Are you looking for a stable, secure warehousing role? Would you like to join a company that can provide you with a genuine platform to build a career in logistics? Do you have experience using a Counterbalance forklift and feel confident working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment?

Here at GXO Cambuslang, Glasgow we are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our team, supporting our customer, B&Q. From receiving and storing products to picking, packing, and dispatching orders you will be involved in all aspects of our warehouse operations.

You will be working on a full‑time, permanent basis, Monday to Friday when working on AM (06:00-14:00) and PM (14:00-22:00) shift, Sunday to Thursday when working on Nights (22:00-06:00). Flexibility is required for this role as you will be working across all three shift patterns.

At our Cambuslang, Glasgow site you will be part of a strong team with a real family feel – we can guarantee you will be valued here and far from just a number. There is a real focus on providing a brilliant working environment here – but don’t take our word for it, come, and visit the site and see for yourself. Who knows where your career with GXO could take you?

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Warehouse Operative, there’s lots that we can offer you:

• An annual salary of £25,396.80
• An additional 25% when working on night shift
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• Healthcare and Dental cash plans
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Perform a range of warehouse tasks including picking, loading/unloading vehicles, and operating FLT and pallet trucks using RF systems, while adhering to safe manual handling practices
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, such as returns manifests and daily driver records
• Ensure operational standards and customer service requirements are met by achieving site KPIs and maintaining high quality performance in all activities
• Carry out housekeeping where required upholding site standards while following Health & Safety guidelines

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience operating Counterbalance is essential
• Good communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills while working as part of a team
• A strong focus on safety and reliability, with flexibility to adapt to changing demands and shift patterns
• Experience operating MHE or holding valid certificate of competence would be an advantage, but not essential

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.