Transport Shift Manager — Lead a Fast-Paced Logistics Team

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Transport Shift Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a busy, temperature-controlled transport operation and deliver exceptional service while maintaining safety and compliance. You will work with drivers, planners and warehouse teams to ensure on-time, legal deliveries and continuous improvement in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of transport legislation, and the ability to manage performance across a large operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport teams in fast-paced logistics.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation including driver hours and working time directive.
• Proven ability to coach and develop drivers and operational staff.
• Track record of monitoring KPIs and driving corrective actions to improve performance.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance and licence obligations in a large transport operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport operation ensuring deliveries are completed safely, legally and on time.
• Coach and develop drivers, team leaders and operational colleagues.
• Monitor transport KPIs and investigate issues to implement corrective actions.
• Ensure full compliance with operator licence obligations and company policies.
• Collaborate with planning, warehouse and customer teams to resolve challenges and drive improvements.

Skills

Transport leadership

People management

Driver coaching

KPI monitoring

Compliance knowledge

Education

CPC (National/International)

Job description

GXO Logistics is seeking a Transport Shift Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a busy, temperature-controlled transport operation and deliver exceptional service while maintaining safety and compliance. You will work with drivers, planners and warehouse teams to ensure on-time, legal deliveries and continuous improvement in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of transport legislation, and the ability to manage performance across a large operation.