Transport Manager (Nights)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; West of England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

GXO is recruiting a Transport Manager to oversee the Avonmouth depot, coordinating transport operations and ensuring compliance with driver and vehicle rules. The role requires leading a multi-temperature operation and delivering customer-focused service.

The successful candidate will manage planning, coaching of staff, and collaboration across departments, while upholding safety and regulatory standards. This is a full-time role with a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Holder of an International CPC is essential.
• Experience in managing a large multi-temperature transport operation, preferably in a 3PL environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Working Time Directive and transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and scheduling of transport operations to meet service levels.
• Recruit, train and coach the transport team to improve performance.
• Liaise with departments to provide a quality service aligned with standards.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain high H&S standards.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a 3PL environment.

Skills

Transport operations

People leadership

Education

International CPC

Job description

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to join our team on the Coop contract in Avonmouth. 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.,

• Managing the planning and organising the schedules and operational work of the transport function to meet all service level criteria
• Recruit, train, and coach members of the transport team to improve performance and manage underperformance where necessary
• Liaise with all departments and support services to provide a quality service set against company and client standards
• Promote safe working practices, attain, and sustain high standards of H&S, hygiene, and security within the working environment
• Demonstrable experience within a similar role, managing a large multi-temperature transport operation, preferably in a 3PL environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Working Time Directive and all relevant transport legislation
• Experience of continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives is desirable

Are you ready to elevate your career in a rewarding role? Do you bring valuable 3PL management experience to the table? Are you the supportive leader and coach we need? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!, Holder of an International CPC is essential

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. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis and, if successful, you will be working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, from 18:00-06:00., We're looking to offer a salary of up to £51,000.00 (inc 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!