Transport First Line Manager

GXO Logistics; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a 'Transport First Line Manager' for their Northallerton site. This full-time role demands strong leadership in transportation, focusing on compliance, operational safety, and team management. With a salary of up to £35,000, the position offers various benefits including a company pension and health coverage, presenting an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about logistics and transportation management.

Benefits

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the transportation or logistics industry.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle compliance requirements and safe vehicle loading/unloading processes.
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, safety regulations, and legal compliance.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to manage challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment and operate in accordance with company Health & Safety policies.
• Prioritize and maintain GXO / DVSA compliance measures.
• Carry out timely accident investigations and record them with support from the QHSE team.
• Manage all GXO and agency staff within the distribution operation across different shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

Vehicle compliance management

Transportation operations knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Are you a passionate, analytical transport professional, always striving to ‘deliver’ results? ‘Transport’ yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics differently!

GXO is currently seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Transport First Line Manager to join the BT contract atour Northallerton site. You will experience a blend of first line operational tasks and hands-on project involvement.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work Monday-Friday, rotating between 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm, although some flexibility may be required during peak times – this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re offering a salary of up to £35,000.00 with 25 days annual leave (plus 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:

• Ensure a safe working environment and to operate in accordance with company Health & Safety policies. This includes Road to Zero,
• Ensure all GXO / DVSA compliance measures are prioritised and maintained. These include Tachomaster, Trailer Master, Tachograph analysis, infringement reporting and investigations
• Ensure adequate accident investigations are carried out in a timely manner and recorded with appropriate support from the QHSE team and to take corrective action as appropriate with support from HR team
• Day to day team management of all GXO and agency staff within the distribution operation across different shifts and sites as operationally required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the transportation or logistics industry
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety principles
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle compliance requirements and the importance of correct management, including the safe vehicle loading / unloading process
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, safety regulations, and legal compliance
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to manage challenge

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.

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