Transport Operations Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Team

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Adwick le Street; On-site; GBP 21,300 - 35,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Transport Supervisor to join our Doncaster team, reporting to the CDC Manager. You will lead the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring safety, service and cost KPIs are met while managing people and performance.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 48 hours across any 5 from 7 with rotating shifts. Salary up to £35,500 plus pension, life assurance and benefits. Doncaster location with B&Q account involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operations environment with transport or warehouse operations and strong transport compliance knowledge.
• People management and leadership experience, ideally within a unionised environment.
• Experience using computerised planning, scheduling and driver management systems (e.g. Microlise / FTA systems).
• Strong IT skills, including MS Word and Excel, plus good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible approach to work, with the ability to work shifts including weekends to support a Tuesday-Saturday operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day transport operation, focusing on safety, service, cost and people KPIs.
• Motivate, develop and manage the Operations Team, including recruitment, training, performance reviews, absence and conduct matters.
• Plan and organise driver and vehicle rotas to meet daily and weekly targets using scheduling and planning systems.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, O‑Licence requirements, Road Traffic Act and tachograph policies.
• Deliver a high-quality, first-class service to customers, building confidence through operational knowledge and effective communication.
• Manage operational budgets, vehicle checks, hygiene programmes, returns processes and system reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement, positive site culture, environmental initiatives and cross-site/department collaboration.

Skills

Transport compliance knowledge

People management & leadership

Planning & scheduling

Microsoft Word & Excel proficiency

Flexible weekend shifts

Tools

Microlise

FTA systems

Job description

GXO Logistics is seeking a Transport Supervisor to join our Doncaster team, reporting to the CDC Manager. You will lead the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring safety, service and cost KPIs are met while managing people and performance.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 48 hours across any 5 from 7 with rotating shifts. Salary up to £35,500 plus pension, life assurance and benefits. Doncaster location with B&Q account involvement.