Warehouse Operative

GXO Logistics
Reading, Berkshire
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 (RG2). This is a full‑time, permanent position, working an ’ any 5 days out of 7’ shift pattern. You can choose from the following shift options:

  • AM shift, covering the hours of 06:00 to14:00
  • PM shift, covering the hours of 14:00 to22:00
  • Night shift, covering the hours of 22:00 to–06:00

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll receive:

  • An hourly rate of £14.89 if working AM shift
  • An hourly rate of £15.57 if working PM shift
  • An hourly rate of £17.61 if working Night shift
  • 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 a freezer 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

What you need to succeed at GXO:

  • No experience necessary – we’re happy to train you!
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexibility in your approach – we do have peak seasons!

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.
Posted 2026-04-22

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