Operations Manager

GXO; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Doncaster is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a busy warehouse operation. The role involves driving performance to meet KPIs, managing health and safety standards, and cultivating a motivated team. With this full-time position, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and flexible working hours to support your work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Personal accident insurance

Retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or management role within warehousing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team to achieve KPIs and operational targets.
• Deliver daily shift briefings and ensure clear communication across the operation.
• Drive proactive approaches to Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience in warehousing

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Problem-solving skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Budget management

PC literacy

Flexibility

Tools

Warehouse systems

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Can you lead a team to deliver exceptional results while driving efficiency and safety? If so, we’ve got the perfect role for you!

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for an Operations Manager to join our team at our B&Q Redhouse site in Doncaster. You’ll lead a busy warehouse operation, ensuring KPIs are met, safety standards are upheld, and your team is motivated to deliver outstanding service for one of the UK’s most trusted retail brands.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work rotating shifts of Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 and Sunday 10:00 – 18:00, Monday to Thursday, 14:00 – 22:00. However flexibility will be essential at peak times, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to pay a competitive salary, depending upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company-sponsored pension plan, death in service benefit, personal accident insurance and access to our voluntary benefits platform, offering retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead and motivate your team to achieve KPIs and operational targets
• Deliver daily shift briefings and ensure clear communication across the operation
• Manage staffing levels, absence and holiday planning to maintain service levels
• Drive a proactive approach to Health & Safety, ensuring compliance and best practice
• Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with transport and planning teams to optimise resources and vehicle utilisation
• Ensure operational costs are controlled and budgets are met

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or management role within warehousing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
• Ability to manage operations within budgetary constraints
• PC literacy and experience with warehouse systems
• Flexible approach to working hours and a commitment to operational excellence

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.