Warehouse Operative

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Until 8/29/2026 First posted June 30, 2026 Last posted June 30, 2026
Job description

 

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.

 

Pay, benefits and more:

 

  • An hourly rate of £13.24 plus 33% shift premium, up to £17.61
  • 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 the freezer 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 chilled/ freezer warehouse environment
  • Experience in using MHE - LLOP/PPT/FLT 
  • 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. 

About this role

Summary

Operate in freezer environment, support order picking, use equipment, ensure safety, meet performance targets

Job title

Warehouse Operative

Experience level

none

Industry

logistics

Location requirements

Reading, UK; remote work not allowed

Salary

£0k–£0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

experience in chilled/freezer warehouseusing MHE - LLOP/PPT/FLThealth & safety complianceteamworkindependent work

Preferred skills

customer focusproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptability

Specializations

warehouse operationscold storagemanual handling equipmentwarehouse management systemvoice picking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Reading, UK

On-site City