Transport Supervisor

GXO Logistics, Inc; Haydock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored pension

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Haydock is seeking a hands-on Transport First Line Manager to lead a distribution operation on a full-time basis. You will manage GXO and agency staff, ensure health and safety standards, and drive compliance across DVSA processes.

The role involves occasional night shift cover and a standard Monday–Friday 10:00–18:00 schedule. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your team and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in transport or logistics environments.
• Strong understanding of health and safety principles.
• Knowledge of vehicle compliance and safe loading/unloading.
• Solid grasp of transport ops, safety rules and legal compliance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and manage GXO/agency staff across shifts/sites.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and align with Road to Zero.
• Oversee DVSA compliance measures and investigations as needed.
• Foster a motivated, high-energy team environment.

Skills

Leadership in transportation

Health & Safety principles

Vehicle compliance management

Transport operations knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Ready to drive your transport career forward? We’re looking for a hands‑on transport leader who can drive performance while building an engaged, high‑energy team and a positive working environment.

GXO is currently seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Transport First Line Manager to join the BT contract atour Haydock site. You will experience a blend of first line operational tasks and hands‑on project involvement, and you’ll take pride in building a motivated, engaged team and creating a culture where people feel supported, valued, and able to perform at their best.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work Monday-Friday, 10:00 – 18:00, although some flexibility may be required during peak times to cover colleagues on annual leave (including occasional night shift cover) – this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re offering a salary of up to £35,134.74 with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company-sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure a safe working environment and to operate in accordance with company Health & Safety policies. This includes Road to Zero
• Ensure all GXO / DVSA compliance measures are prioritised and maintained. These include Tachomaster, Trailer Master, Tachograph analysis, infringement reporting and investigations
• Ensure adequate accident investigations are carried out in a timely manner and recorded with appropriate support from the QHSE team and to take corrective action as appropriate with support from HR team
• Day to day team management of all GXO and agency staff within the distribution operation across different shifts and sites as operationally required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the transportation or logistics industry
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety principles
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle compliance requirements and the importance of correct management, including the safe vehicle loading / unloading process
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, safety regulations, and legal compliance
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to manage challenge

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.