Shift Manager

GXO Logistics; Rushden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Rushden seeks a dedicated Shift Manager to drive operational success. The role involves leading a team to exceed KPIs, managing workflows, and ensuring a positive working environment. With a salary of up to £41,600 per annum, the position offers extensive benefits including a company pension and medical insurance. Ideal for applicants with experience in logistics and strong communication and analytical skills. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to discounts and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example.
• Self-starter thriving under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent systems knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Leading activities to achieve business goals and customer satisfaction.
• Managing headcount, performance, and daily work allocation.
• Ensuring health & safety and environmental standards are met.

Skills

Strong previous experience within a fast-paced logistics environment

Strong communication skills

Excellent systems knowledge

Confidence with Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Can you drive operational excellence while inspiring others?

Here at GXO, we're looking for a dedicated Shift Manager to join our Abercrombie & Fitch contract based in Rushden. You'll be the driving force behind our operational success. You'll lead and motivate your team to deliver exceptional service, exceed KPIs, and maintain a safe, efficient, and positive working environment. From managing daily workflows and performance to promoting continuous improvement and team development, you'll make a real impact every day.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You'll be working Sunday to Thursday, covering the hours of 14:00 till 22:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £41,600 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (including 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!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Leading activities to achieve business goals and customer satisfaction
• Managing headcount, performance, and daily work allocation
• Driving continuous improvement and eliminating waste
• Ensuring Health & Safety and environmental standards are met
• Building a positive team culture and succession planning
• Handling disciplinary meetings, investigations, and grievance resolutions

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Strong previous experience within a fast-paced logistics environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead by example
• Excellent systems knowledge and confidence with Microsoft Excel
• A self-starter who thrives under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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.

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.