Transport Manager (Nights)

GXO Logistics; Andover; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee night operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing transport schedules, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with all regulations to meet customer needs. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for a driven professional looking to make a significant impact in supply chain management.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing large multi-temperature transport operations.
• Knowledge of Working Time Directive and transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize transport schedules to meet service levels.
• Recruit and train transport team members for improved performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

3PL Management

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Cost Saving Initiatives

Education

International CPC

Job description

Are you ready to manage your own rewarding career? Do you have 3PL management experience? Are you the leader we are looking for? We may have the role for you!

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager (Nights) to join our team on the Coop contract in Andover. You will coordinate the transport operations of the depot whilst being an integral member of the team to ensure full compliance of all driver and vehicle legislation and satisfying the needs of the customer and company.

The role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis and if successful, you will be on a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern, from 18:00 – 06:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000.00 (inclusive of night shift allowance), 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. Managing the planning and organising the schedules and operational work of the transport function to meet all service level criteria
2. Recruit, train, and coach members of the transport team to improve performance and manage underperformance where necessary
3. Liaise with all departments and support services to provide a quality service set against company and client standards
4. Promote safe working practices, attain, and sustain high standards of H&S, hygiene, and security within the working environment

What you need to succeed at GXO:

1. Holder of an International CPC is essential
2. Demonstrable experience within a similar role, managing a large multi temperature transport operation, preferably in a 3PL environment
3. Up to date knowledge of Working Time Directive and all relevant transport legislation
4. Having experience in continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives is desirable

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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