Stock Operative | Bridgwater in North Petherton

Do you have experience in warehouse operations and stock control? Are you looking to take your knowledge to the next level and play a key role in one of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects? Here at GXO Logistics in Bridgwater, we are recruiting for a Stock Operative to join our team, supporting our customer, EDF. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a project that is shaping the future of zero-carbon energy in Britain.

At our Bridgwater site, you’ll join a close-knit team where collaboration and accuracy are key. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and supportive working environment, and we’d love for you to see it for yourself. Your career with GXO could take you further than you imagine!

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours between 06:00 and 18:00 therefore flexibility is essential.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Salary: £14.42 per hour
• 23 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• As a Stock Operative, you will carry out physical stock checks, counts and on-site investigations to support accurate inventory control across warehouse locations using scan guns and the Warehouse Management System.
• Ensure that all physical movements and checks are completed in line with operational and safety procedures, maintaining compliance and supporting stock integrity across the contract.
• Support the Stock Management Operative in maintaining accurate stock levels and the readiness of inventory for operational use.
• Perform WMS tasks delegated by the Stock Management Operative.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in stock control or warehouse operations, with knowledge of inventory management principles such as FIFO/LIFO and stock reconciliation.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks as part of the recruitment process.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Manhattan preferred but not essential.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.
• MHE license(s) desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

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.