Transport Team Leader

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking a Transport Team Leader in Swindon to ensure efficient planning and running of transport operations. The role involves team leadership and meeting KPIs. Candidates should have experience in complex transport environments and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £30,000 per annum and various benefits including annual leave and discounts.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Workplace pension

GXO University for skills development

Qualifications

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable taking responsibility and demonstrating commitment.
• Can lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational performance and maintain site systems.
• Ensure efficient planning and running of the operation.
• Support Transport Shift Manager to meet KPIs.

Skills

Experience of working within a complex transport environment

Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Job description

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 Swindon. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient planning and running of the transport operation.

Responsibilities:

1. Leading and working as a team to be responsible for delivering operational performance and maintaining site systems and operational processes.
2. Ensuring the efficient planning and running of the operation, including supporting people management processes and managing a team of core drivers, agency, and support staff.
3. Supporting the Transport Shift Manager to ensure KPIs are met in line with targets.
4. Working collaboratively with the management team to ensure optimum performance and efficiency, while building positive relationships with direct reports, peers, and 3PLs.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience of working within a complex transport environment.
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment and planning and organizing skills within a transport operation.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude.
• Comfortable taking responsibility, demonstrating commitment, and leading by example.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to successful companies worldwide. We help our customers manage their goods efficiently using our technology and services. Our strength lies in our global team—energetic, innovative individuals of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces friendly organization and a Disability Confident Leader, actively welcoming applications from people with disabilities.

This statement describes the general nature and level of work performed by personnel in this classification and is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00. Salary is up to £30,000 per annum. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), options to buy additional days, high street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, a workplace pension, and other perks including GXO University for skills development.