Evening Transport Shift Manager — Lead a HighPerforming Team

GXO Logistics, Inc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Dartford is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy shift for Sainsburys. The role is full‑time, with 40 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7 on a 14:00–22:00 pattern, and includes a shift premium and annual leave.

You'll lead from the front, coach a high‑performing team, manage budgets and KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety is non‑negotiable. The package includes pension, life assurance and retail discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy transport shift with focus on safety.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and KPIs.
• Ability to analyse data and drive improvements.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Run a safe, slick, high‑performing shift — leading from the front to deliver results, control costs, and keep Health & Safety non‑negotiable
• Build, develop, and inspire a powerhouse team through coaching, training, meaningful reviews, and clear succession planning
• Own the numbers — manage budgets, track KPIs, explain variances, and turn performance data into action
• Make every shift better than the last by driving accountability, fixing root causes, embedding right‑first‑time processes, and championing continuous improvement
• Keep everyone aligned and informed with clear communication, professional stakeholder management, and sharp end‑of‑shift handovers

Skills

Leadership

Communication

KPI management

Budgeting

Excel

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Dartford is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy shift for Sainsburys. The role is full‑time, with 40 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7 on a 14:00–22:00 pattern, and includes a shift premium and annual leave.

You'll lead from the front, coach a high‑performing team, manage budgets and KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety is non‑negotiable. The package includes pension, life assurance and retail discounts.