GXO Logistics, Inc.
Transport Shift Manager
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Transport Shift Manager
Are you an experienced transport leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics operation? Can you motivate teams to deliver outstanding service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance? Do you enjoy solving operational challenges and driving continuous improvement?
Join GXO as a Transport Shift Manager and take ownership of a busy transport operation supporting the Greene King contract. Leading a team of drivers, transport clerks and operational colleagues, you'll ensure deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and on time while maintaining high standards of compliance and customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transport professional who enjoys developing people, managing performance and making a real impact within a fast-paced logistics environment.
This is a full-time permanent position working any ‘5 days from 7’ with working hours of: 05:00 -13:00 and 10:00 -18:00. There will be a requirement to work on some Saturdays.
Pay, benefits and more
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £42,000 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (bank holidays are a normal working day). 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 operation, ensuring service and compliance targets are achieved
- Manage, coach and develop drivers and transport colleagues to maximise performance
- Monitor operational KPIs and take action to resolve issues and improve efficiency
- Ensure compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and Operator Licence requirements
- Work closely with planning, warehouse and customer teams to deliver operational excellence
What you need to succeed at GXO
- Previous experience managing transport operations within a fast-paced logistics environment
- Strong knowledge of transport legislation, Driver Hours Regulations and Operator Licence compliance
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and engage teams
- A proactive approach to problem solving, customer service and continuous improvement
- International CPC qualification, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transport management experience
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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