Transport Shift Manager — Lead Drivers & Deliveries

GXO Logistics, Inc; Branston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Discounts and cycle to work

Internal promotions

Job summary

GXO is hiring a Transport Shift Manager for our B&Q operation in Branston. You will lead a team of drivers, oversee daily deliveries and collections, and ensure safety, compliance and on-time service. This full-time role runs on an any 5 from 7 shift, with rotating hours 05:30–14:00 and 13:30–22:00.

Salary up to £35,370 per year plus shift premiums and a strong benefits package. We offer generous annual leave, pension, life cover and discounts, plus internal promotion opportunities as part

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport supervisory or management role within a logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of drivers' hours regulations, tachographs, and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience managing drivers and dealing confidently with performance, attendance, and operational challenges.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using transport management systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of drivers, ensuring daily deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently, and on time
• Monitor vehicle and driver performance, resolving operational issues such as delays, breakdowns, and service disruptions
• Ensure full compliance with drivers' hours regulations, tachograph requirements, and company transport procedures
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, investigating incidents and addressing unsafe practices when required
• Build strong working relationships with drivers, customers, planners, and the wider transport team to support operational success

Skills

Team leadership

Driver management

Regulations knowledge

Communication

IT skills

Tools

TMS

Job description

GXO is hiring a Transport Shift Manager for our B&Q operation in Branston. You will lead a team of drivers, oversee daily deliveries and collections, and ensure safety, compliance and on-time service. This full-time role runs on an any 5 from 7 shift, with rotating hours 05:30–14:00 and 13:30–22:00.

Salary up to £35,370 per year plus shift premiums and a strong benefits package. We offer generous annual leave, pension, life cover and discounts, plus internal promotion opportunities as part