Transport Shift Manager

kawazu designs; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Transport Shift Manager in Swindon. You'll oversee a team to ensure operational excellence and develop skills within a supportive environment. Expect a salary of up to £35,000 with comprehensive benefits including 33 days annual leave, healthcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Onsite gym

Private healthcare

Dental plan

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced transport environment managing teams.
• Strong track record of leadership and coaching.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation and drive performance.
• Resolve operational issues and ensure compliance.
• Lead and develop the transport team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Company Description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job Description

Are you currently working in a transport environment but feel like youve hit a stop sign? Are you looking for a career move, where youll constantly be challenged to grow and develop your skills? Are you ready to take the highway to your next challenge?

GXO is currently seeking a talented and driven Transport Shift Manager to join us on at our B&Q site in Swindon. In this role you wont just manage a team youll lead leaders. You will be responsible for overseeing a shift of team leaders, clerks, and drivers ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a full time, permanent position, where youll be working Monday Friday, on a 14:00 22:00 shift pattern.

Pay, Benefits And More

Youll be paid a salary of up to £35,000.00. Youll also receive 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Youll have access to an onsite gym, private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension, and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that youre comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What Youll Do On a Typical Day

• Youll ensure the efficient running of the operation and drive operational performance through development of site systems and operational processes
• Youll identify and resolve operational issues and where appropriate escalate to the Assistant Transport Manager, ensuring that the transport department always remains legally compliant
• Youll analyse reports against KPIs and take actions to improve results
• Youll lead the transport team through the continued growth of the operation and introduce change positively
  
  

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• Proven experience in a fast-paced transport environment, with a strong track record ofmanaging managers or team leaders
• Demonstratedleadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A hands-on leader who leads by example and thrives in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
  
  

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