Warehouse Team Leader

Do you thrive in a fast-moving, target-driven operation? Are you passionate about leading teams and driving performance? Do you have the energy and drive to create a positive, high-performing culture?

Here at GXO, we’re seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to join our adidas contract based at Marston Gate, Bedford. You’ll take ownership of a dynamic operational team, ensuring performance targets are met while creating a motivated, engaged, and safe working environment. You’ll play a key role in driving continuous improvement and delivering results across our site.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Sunday to Thursday, 14:00 till 22:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £32,304 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also 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! 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Leading, motivating, and coordinating your team to achieve daily KPIs and operational targets


• Allocating workloads, managing headcount, and controlling overtime to meet demand


• Monitoring team performance, absence, and development, taking action where needed


• Driving a strong health & safety culture and maintaining high housekeeping standards (6S)


• Engaging with colleagues on the shop floor and promoting a positive, team-focused culture

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Leadership experience within a fast-paced warehouse or operational environment


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages


• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines


• A proactive, hands-on leader who leads by example and drives continuous improvement

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.

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