Transport Supervisor

GXO Logistics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider based in Birmingham is seeking a Transport Supervisor to manage a team on the afternoon shift. The successful candidate will ensure operational compliance and delegate tasks to ensure efficiency. A strong background in supervising teams and knowledge of transport regulations is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £34,000, with extensive benefits including annual leave and health insurance.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within a similar role.
• A flexible approach to cover and support departmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the transport operations team and drivers.
• Ensure a safe working environment to comply with company policy and regulations.
• Manage tachograph compliance accordingly.

Skills

Experience supervising a team

Operational understanding of a transport environment

Knowledge of driver working time regulations

Tacho regulations knowledge

Experience managing conflicting priorities

Job description

Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor who can really deliver? Are you ready to drive your career forwards? Transport yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics differently!

GXO is currently seeking a talented and driven individual for the role of Transport Supervisor, to work on the afternoon shift at our WH Smith site in Birmingham. You will play a key role in supporting the dedicated transport operation for the network, ensuring customer satisfaction and procedural conformance.

The role is being offered on a full‑time, permanent basis. You'll work on an any 5 from 7 shift pattern, and the hours of work will be 13:00 – 22:00. However flexibility will be required in peak, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £34,000 per annum. You’ll 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. Your benefits package includes a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high‑street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a savings scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the transport operations team and drivers, ensuring reports and tasks are completed on time
• Complete all the radial routes, checking the correct stock has been loaded, on the right vehicle, driver allocated, PDA issued, and all relevant paperwork and any collection notes required
• Ensure a safe working environment to comply with company policy and health & safety regulations, also investigating any accidents in a timely manner
• Ensure all routine vehicle maintenance is booked and completed in‑line with GXO timeframes
• Ensure tachograph compliance is managed accordingly in line with GXO's earnt recognition standards

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Demonstrable experience within a similar role, experience supervising a team and an operational understanding of a transport environment
• Knowledge of driver working time regulations, tacho regulations and fleet compliance
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast‑moving environment, planning and organising
• A flexible approach to cover and support the departments requirements

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.