Are you a proven leader who thrives in a warehouse environment? Does motivating and developing a team come naturally to you? Do you have a flexible approach to management that allows you to organise and prioritise workload effectively? If yes, we have the opportunity for you!
GXO are looking for a Shift Manager to join us at our B&Q site in Blyth – S81 8PU. You will be responsible for ensuring and driving efficient operational performance on the shift, whilst maintaining strong communications with the senior management team.
This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract position, working a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern of 07:00 to 17:00 and 13:00 to 23:00.
Pay, benefits and more
You’ll be paid a salary of up to £34,500 per annum, depending upon experience. You’ll also receive 26 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.
What you’ll do on a typical day
- Take full operational responsibility for the day to day running of the warehouse on your shift (through FLM’s and Team Leaders), you’ll lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve challenging targets
- Create and maintain a positive team culture, by actively encouraging involvement from all, to improve employee engagement
- Identify cost saving initiatives and implement corrective actions where appropriate to maximise the efficiency of the warehouse operation
- With good understanding of Health & Safety you’ll strive to make sure all operational processes are fully compliant with our policies, while accurately identifying risks and escalating your findings
What you need to succeed at GXO
- Previous experience at a minimum of First Line Manager level, within a large, fast-paced warehousing environment
- Experience managing conflicting priorities, with the ability to plan and organise a warehouse operation
- Excellent people skills – the ability to effectively lead, develop and manage a team, whilst identifying areas for development and recognising success
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.
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