Warehouse Operative

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 night shift 22:00 – 06:00 hours.

• An hourly rate of £13.24 plus 33% shift premium, up to £17.61
• Holiday pay
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our My Benefits 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!

• 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

• 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

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.