Transport First Line Manager (Nights)

kawazu designs; Worden; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Transport First Line Manager (Nights) to join their Leyland team. You will manage the transport operations, ensuring compliance and effective team leadership on a large contract. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of up to £38,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a fast-paced transport team.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and vehicle maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily execution of the transport plan and oversee functions.
• Ensure compliance regarding drivers and vehicles.
• Direct team to meet operational objectives and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Transport Compliance

Communication

Education

CPC Certification

Tools

Telematics Systems

Tachomaster

Job description

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Job Description

Are you a Transport Team member or Team Leader looking for your next role? Do you like the idea of working on a large contract for one of the biggest names in the logistics game? Are you up for the challenge?

Company Description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job Description

Are you a Transport Team member or Team Leader looking for your next role? Do you like the idea of working on a large contract for one of the biggest names in the logistics game? Are you up for the challenge?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager (nights) to join our team in Leyland, on our Waitrose contract. You will play an important role within the transport department at the site offering your leadership skills to deliver and execute the plan and ensure the efficient running of all transport functions.

This is a full time, permanent position, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 18:00 06:00.

Pay, Benefits And More

Were looking to offer a salary of up to £38,000.00 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. Youll 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 Youll Do On a Typical Day

• Deliver the daily execution of the transport plan and ensure the efficient running of all transport functions
• Ensure driver and vehicle compliance in terms of WTD regulations, planned maintenance and inspections
• Carry out day-to-day driver planning with a large focus on the optimal use of both GXO and external agency resources
• Direct and guide your team to meet operational objectives such as service provision, productivity and compliance KPIs
  
  

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• Previous experience leading a fast-paced transport team, preferably with exposure to grocery retail/temperature-controlled distribution
• Strong working knowledge of telematics systems as well as Tachomaster
• An excellent understanding of transport compliance, such as working time directive and vehicle maintenance (a CPC would be a strong advantage)
• The ability to effectively communicate in both a written and verbal capacity as well as lead, inspire and motivate a diverse operational team
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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