Transport First Line Manager (Nights)

kawazu designs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking logistics company for a Transport First Line Manager. This role is crucial for overseeing a dedicated driving team and ensuring the highest standards of service and compliance. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement while managing daily operations through advanced telematics systems. With a permanent, full-time position on the night shift, you will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a generous annual leave allowance. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company-Sponsored Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

High Street Discounts

Cashback Cards

Saving Scheme

Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport environment with knowledge of WMS systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet compliance with legislation and maintain roadworthiness.
• Coach drivers in compliance with transport legislation.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Transport Compliance Knowledge

Health and Safety Regulations

Coaching Skills

Tools

WMS Systems

Telematics System

Job description

Company description:

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job description:

Do you want to work for a fantastic company with great culture and strong values? Do you excel in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a high level of commitment and a can-do attitude? If so, we need you!

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a talented and experienced individual for the role of Transport First Line Manager to join us on the night shift at our Costa Coffee site in Feltham, TW14. As Transport First Line Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that our driving team delivers a first-class professional delivery service. You will manage the driving team through an industry-leading telematics system and a culture of continuous improvement.

This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time basis. If successful, you will work on a shift pattern of any 4 from 8, with the hours of 17:00 – 05:00. We ask for a bit of flexibility at the beginning and end of shifts for handovers.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £38,038.32 plus £2,826.96 night shift allowance per annum and 23 days annual leave (inclusive of 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:

1. Ensure the fleet complies with legislation and is maintained to ensure roadworthiness.
2. Coach drivers, alongside the driver trainer, in remaining compliant with the WTD and transport legislation to retain the Operator’s Licence and ensure regulations are adhered to.
3. Maintain standards regulated by Food Safety and BRC.
4. Ensure compliance with HACCP food safety guidelines.
5. Ensure all H&S obligations are met, providing a legal and safe working environment.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

1. Previous experience in a Transport environment with some experience of WMS systems.
2. Knowledge and experience with Transport Compliance is desirable.
3. Excellent customer service skills.
4. An ability to grow alongside and develop within a small but dynamic team.
5. Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

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