GXO Logistics
Transport Supervisor
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Transport Supervisor – Full-Time (Permanent), Afternoon Shift (13:00–22:30) | WH Smith Site, Marston Gate, Bedford
Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor who can really deliver? Are you ready to drive your career forward? Transport yourself to GXO and discover how we redefine logistics!
About the Role
GXO is currently seeking a talented and driven individual for the role of Transport Supervisor, to work on the afternoon shift at our WH Smith site in Marston Gate, Bedford. You’ll play a key role in supporting our transport operation, ensuring customer satisfaction and procedural conformance.
This is a full-time, permanent position operating on an "any 5 from 7" shift pattern, from 13:00 to 22:30.
Salary & Benefits
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary of up to £35,360 per annum, alongside an exceptional benefits package:
- 33 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), with the option to purchase additional days
- Sponsored pension scheme
- Private medical and dental insurance
- 24/7 online GP service
- Life assurance
- Comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to MyBenefits platform:
- High street discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Cashback cards
- Savings scheme
- GXO University – continuous learning and professional development at your own pace
- Strong focus on internal promotions (over 55% of roles filled last year via advancement)
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Key Responsibilities
On a typical day, your responsibilities will include:
- Delegating tasks to the transport operations team and drivers, ensuring reports and tasks are completed on time
- Completing all radial routes, verifying:
- Correct stock loaded
- Proper vehicle and driver allocation
- PDA issuance
- Completion of all relevant paperwork and collection notes
- Maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with company policy and health & safety regulations, including timely investigation of accidents
- Ensuring routine vehicle maintenance is booked and completed in line with GXO’s schedules
- Managing tachograph compliance to meet GXO’s earned recognition standards
Essential Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must have:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar Transport Supervisor position
- Experience supervising teams and a deep operational understanding of transport logistics
- Knowledge of:
- Driver working time regulations
- Tacho (tachograph) regulations
- Fleet compliance
- Strong ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to adapt and support departmental needs as required
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About GXO
At GXO, we engineer faster, smarter, and leaner supply chains. As a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions, we help businesses globally achieve greater efficiency through technology-driven innovation.
What sets us apart? Our global team of energetic, innovative people who embrace learning and growth. Diversety and inclusion are fundamental to our success — we’re an equal opportunity employer and Armed Forces friendly organisation, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
We also proudly participate in the Disability Confident Scheme (Disability Confident Leader), actively encouraging applications from people with disabilities.
The above description outlines the role’s core nature and responsibilities but does not list all required skills or duties. You may be called upon to perform additional tasks as needed.
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