Transport Supervisor 9 Month FTC

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Transport Supervisor for a 9-month FTC. You will manage daily transport operations, oversee team activities, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with stakeholders. The role offers a salary of up to £38,000 per annum and various benefits, including 25 days annual leave. Flexibility is required during logistics operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills and a solid understanding of transport regulations.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in managing transport operations with knowledge of legislation.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport activities and ensure efficient deliveries.
• Communicate effectively with teams to maintain engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve transport-related issues.
• Achieve operational targets and high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Transport operations management

Team leadership and management

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Performance and customer satisfaction

Resource planning

Strong communication skills

Job description

Transport Supervisor – 9 Month FTC

Are you passionate to deliver transport operational excellence? Do you take pride in leading your team to deliver a smooth operation? If so, we at GXO have the role for you! As our Transport Supervisor (9 Month FTC), you'll be managing, leading and monitoring our transport operation for our customer Cormar Carpets, based in our Hemel Hempstead depot. This is a varied opportunity, focusing on strategic route planning, resource allocation, fostering team engagement and delivering a smooth operation for our customer.

Responsibilities

• Transport operations management: Oversee daily transport activities, including route planning, resource allocation, and driver supervision, ensuring smooth and efficient deliveries.
• Team leadership and management: Communicate effectively with delivery teams, maintain morale through engagement and 1:1s, and support recruitment, training, and coaching initiatives.
• Compliance: Maintain accurate records, update systems and spreadsheets, process employee paperwork, and ensure adherence to company policies and legal regulations.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, managers, and stakeholders to resolve transport-related issues and drive accountability and professionalism.
• Performance & customer satisfaction: Achieve operational targets, contribute to continuous improvement, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction in line with NPS standards.
• Experience and understanding of the movement of vehicles and legislations/compliance within transport operations (including tachograph policies, driving hours, Road Traffic Act etc).
• Resource planning, focusing on efficiency and cost‑effective decision making.
• Leadership skills, including effective relationship building, development, coaching and management.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Company Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Non‑exhaustive Statement

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.

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Role Details

This is a full‑time, 9‑month FTC position, predominately working Monday to Friday, between 12.00 PM to 20.00 PM. We do require flexibility on some occasions, this is logistics after all.

Pay and Benefits

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £38,000.00 per annum (pro rata) and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety‑first working environment, along with other benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle‑to‑work scheme, online discount platform, onsite parking and more.