Administrative Assistant

GXO Logistics · Cumbria

Administrative Assistant at GXO Logistics, based in Cumbria, paying £32,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£32,000 per annum
Location
Cumbria
Contract
Permanent
Posted
12 hours ago
Closes
20 Nov 2026
Sector
Administrator

About 7% above the going rate for administrator

Reference job/Cumbria-Administrative-Assistant-LA14-4QS/1441156400

About the role

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Here at GXO, we’re recruiting multiple Administrators to join our team in Barrow.

 

You will be first point of contact to meet and greet all collecting/delivery HGV drivers, providing administrative support to the warehouse operation, ensuring all operational paperwork, transport documentation and SAP system transactions are completed accurately and on time, while supporting the shift management team and maintaining an efficient, compliant and safe operation.

 

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, on a 4 on,4 off shift (2 days / 2 nights), covering the hours of 06:00-18:00 / 18:00–06:00.

 

Pay, benefits and more:

 

  • An annual salary of £32,000
  • Due to the shift you will receive 18 days holiday every 7 rotations
  • 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:

 

  • Process warehouse and transport paperwork
  • Create delivery notes and customer orders using SAP & EWN
  • Maintain reel loading and movement records
  • Complete goods in/out and outbound documentation
  • Support shift managers with day-to-day admin duties
  • Update SmartWays and other operational systems
  • Maintain audit-ready records and support customer, internal and external audits
  • Support adherence to Health & Safety, GDPR and quality management procedures.
  • Identify process improvements to reduce errors and improve efficiency.Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders, building strong relationships while carrying out additional tasks to support the operation

 

What you need to succeed at GXO:

 

  • Experience in warehouse administration or working with a Warehouse Management System, with confidence using IT systems including good Microsoft Office skills.
  • A reliable, flexible and self‑motivated approach, who displays attention to detail and the ability to organise workload and communicate effectively with stakeholders
  • Able to work at pace in a fast‑moving environment, problem‑solve confidently and contribute positively as part of a team
  • SAP experience would be desirable experience.

 

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. 

Reference: job/Cumbria-Administrative-Assistant-LA14-4QS/1441156400 · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via GXO Logistics

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