GXO Logistics, Inc.
Transport Manager
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Are you an experienced Transport Manager looking to lead a busy customer-focused operation? Can you drive performance, compliance and continuous improvement across a transport team? Do you have the leadership skills to develop people and deliver outstanding service?
Join GXO as a Transport Manager and take ownership of a busy, customer-focused transport operation supporting our Costa site in Wellingborough. Leading a team of transport professionals, you'll be responsible for delivering safe, compliant and cost-effective transport services while maintaining excellent customer relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transport leader who enjoys developing people, driving performance and creating a culture of continuous improvement within a fast-paced logistics environment.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 with some flexibility required.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus 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!
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What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Lead the day-to-day transport, ensuring service, safety and compliance targets are achieved
- Manage and develop your team, setting clear objectives and driving high performance
- Monitor transport KPIs, budgets and cost, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
- Build strong relationships with Costa and key site stakeholders to deliver outstanding service
- Drive continuous improvement across the operation, with a strong focus on health & safety and compliance
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Previous transport Management experience within a fast-paced logistics operation
- A full International CPC qualification and strong knowledge of transport legislation
- A proactive leadership style with the ability to develop, motivate and engage teams
- Experience managing KPIs, budgets and continuous improvement initiatives
About GXO:
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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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.
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