Site Manager

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Taunton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Taunton is seeking a Site Manager to oversee the operational and financial performance of their transport operations. Responsibilities include implementing contracts, developing KPIs, and leading health and safety meetings. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport and warehouse management and a strong understanding of budgets. A competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum is offered, along with a monthly car allowance and various benefits.

Benefits

Monthly car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to high street discounts

Workplace healthcare & dental plan

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience managing a transport & warehouse contract within a closed book environment or general haulage.
• Effective understanding of budgets and P&L.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful implementation of the contract and supporting functions.
• Develop and identify KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead health and safety and compliance meetings.
• Build and develop an effective management team.

Skills

Transport and warehouse management

Budget and P&L understanding

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

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We’re currently recruiting for a Site Manager to head up our shared-user transport operations in Taunton. You’ll be responsible for the operational and financial performance of the site, taking ownership of vehicles and staff as we provide a seamless service to the network and our customers. We operate the site with a mixed fleet of 18 vehicles and a team of around 36 people across the 24/5 operation.

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £55,000 per annum, a monthly car allowance and bonus. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, workplace health care & dental plan, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Oversee the successful implementation of the contract and supporting functions, ensuring regular customer updates on progress and delivery


• Develop and identify KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives for the contract to ensure high productivity and return


• Lead regular health and safety and compliance meetings to ensure that all vehicles and equipment are in line with regulations and are safe to operate


• Build and develop an effective management team for long term success

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Experience managing a transport & warehouse contract within a closed book environment or general haulage


• An effective understanding of budgets and P&L


• The ability to communicate effectively with all customers and stakeholders

Be part of something big

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.