Transport Team Leader - Nights

XPO Logistics; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

XPO Logistics is hiring a Night Shift Team Leader for our Hatfield site on a 4 on 4 off schedule, 7pm–7am, supporting Arla contracts. You will deputise for the Shift Manager, help execute the daily delivery/collection plan, and drive safety and efficiency across the operation.

We value experience supervising a transport team, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and strong knowledge of driver hours and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and developing a team within a transport environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities.
• Good understanding of transport compliance and driver hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager with compliance and safety during the shift.
• Assist with executing the daily plan for deliveries and collections and update the customer.
• Ensure processes are followed to maintain a safe and efficient site.

Skills

Supervising a team

Fast-paced environment

Transport compliance

Job description

Logistics done differently

Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join a site as its growing? We are looking for someone like you.

We're currently recruiting for a Team Leader on our Night Shift to be based at our site in Hatfield on our contract with Arla (Dairy). We run a large fleet with 100 vehicles, and 200 drivers. This is working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern working 7pm till 7am.

Pay, Benefits And More

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £30,750 per annum. In addition, we offer 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You'll have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What You'll Do On a Typical Day

• Support the Shift Manager with adherence to all compliance and legal obligations during your shift with a huge emphasis on safety, deputising in their absence
• Assist with executing the daily plan for all deliveries and collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site and keep the customer updated
• Ensure all process and procedures are followed and that we operate a safe and efficient environment

What You Need To Succeed At XPO

• It's important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment - no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet
• Previous experience supervising and developing a team within a complex transport environment
• Proven experience within transport and a good understanding of compliance and driver hours

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don't hesitate to let us know.