Transport Team Leader

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Adwick le Street; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

GXO University training

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is hiring a Transport Team Leader for our Doncaster site. This full-time, permanent role operates on an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern (14:00–22:00) with rotating weeks.

You will lead a team of drivers and support staff to ensure smooth planning and running of the transport operation. We offer 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a cycle to work scheme, pension, and GXO University learning opportunities to grow your skills and qualifications at a pace you’re

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and a proactive can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work as a team to deliver operational performance.
• Plan and run the transport operation and manage core drivers and staff.
• Support Transport Shift Manager to meet KPI targets.
• Collaborate with management to maximise efficiency and relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Team player

Ownership

Job description

Are you an experienced transport professional who can really deliver? Are you ready to drive your career forward and move into a leadership role? 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 Team Leader, to work at our busy B&Q site in Doncaster. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient planning and running of the transport operation.

This is a full time, permanent position, where you’ll be working on an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern. Weeks one and two will be Monday to Friday and week three will be Sunday to Thursday (rotating every three weeks). The hours of work will be 14:00 – 22:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• You will be paid a salary of up to £34,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy additional days
• Access to a variety of high street discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Workplace pension
• Many other perks including our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Leading and working as a team to be responsible for delivering operational performance and the maintenance of site systems and operational processes
• Ensure the efficient planning and running of the operation, including supporting people management processes and the management of a team of core drivers, agency and support staff
• Effectively support the Transport Shift Manager to ensure KPI’s are delivered in line with targets
• Work collaboratively with the management team to ensure optimum performance and efficiency, whilst building positive working relationships with direct reports, peers and 3PL’s

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience managing multiple tasks and competing demands
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable taking ownership of your work, demonstrating commitment and leading by example

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.