Transport Shift Manager

GXO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Greater London is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to oversee a team of drivers and ensure compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing operations within a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £43,387 and various benefits, including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Access to a variety of high street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms.
• Experience managing a budget and focusing on costs.
• Experience leading a diverse team, fostering development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of drivers for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with transportation audits and regulations.
• Meet operational objectives and improve service provision.
• Handle customer service-related queries efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement projects within the team.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Budget responsibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

TMS systems

Job description

Are you ready for that next step in your transport career? Do you have experience in managing a team of drivers around transport and process compliance? Perhaps you are a Transport Shift Manager looking for a new challenge?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Greenford on our Greene King contract. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective running of the transport operation while, managing a small team of direct reports and managing the HR processes.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work on any ‘5 out of 7’ pattern, rotating between AM (04:00-12:00) and PM (12:00-20:00) shift, though some flexibility may be required during peak times.

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £43,387 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus 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

• Manage, coach, and develop your team of Drivers to ensure optimum performance, compliance and efficiency
• Ensure effective compliance and best practice with maintaining GXO’s Operator Licence, and drive improvements in transport audits
• Support the team to meet operational objectives such as service provision, productivity, and compliance KPIs, along with the importance of safety behaviours/culture
• Be the focal point for all Drivers and Customer Service-related queries and to resolve all issues
• Deliver and support ongoing continuous improvement projects, deliver customer centric results and identify efficiencies

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced transport team, preferably with exposure to temperature-controlled deliveries, transport compliance and Working Time Directive (Desirable)
• The ability to effectively communicate in both a written and verbal capacity whilst building relationships with customers. IT literate (including Microsoft packages and TMS systems)
• Cost focused experience, with budget responsibility (Open book experience beneficial)
• Ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers & other internal departments
• Proven inclusive leadership experience of a diverse team, supporting in development, and celebrating success, whilst continuing to strive for success

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 above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.