Transport Shift Manager - 4 on 4 off (Bradford)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Bradford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Shift premium 10%

Pension scheme

Dental insurance

GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits

Cycle to work

Savings scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Bradford is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to lead a team of drivers and operate daily transport services safely and efficiently. You will maximise fleet utilisation, drive performance improvements and ensure service levels meet customer expectations.

The role is full-time, 42 hours per week, with 4 on 4 off shifts between 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00. Salary up to £34,968.17 plus a 10% shift premium and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous transport management or supervisory experience within a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, operator licence requirements and driver compliance obligations.
• Proven people leadership skills with experience managing performance, engagement and employee relation matters.
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading the execution of the daily transport plan, ensuring vehicles, drivers and deliveries operate safely, efficiently and on schedule
• Managing driver and Transport Administrator performance, including coaching, attendance management, investigations and employee relations processes
• Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation, operator licence requirements, Working Time Directive regulations and health & safety standards
• Monitoring transport KPIs, service levels and operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and customer service
• Investigating accidents, vehicle defects and service failures, implementing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Transport management

People leadership

Compliance knowledge

Planning & problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Transport management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Bradford is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to lead a team of drivers and operate daily transport services safely and efficiently. You will maximise fleet utilisation, drive performance improvements and ensure service levels meet customer expectations.

The role is full-time, 42 hours per week, with 4 on 4 off shifts between 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00. Salary up to £34,968.17 plus a 10% shift premium and extensive benefits.