Transport Team Leader (Nights)

GXO Logistics, Inc; Swindon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

GXO University

Job summary

GXO is seeking a Transport Team Leader for our Swindon site. You will lead a team of drivers and support staff, ensuring efficient planning and smooth operation of the transport function during a night shift.

You will need experience in complex transport, strong communication, and leadership by example to deliver KPI targets and drive continuous improvement within the operation. This permanent, full-time role offers a 5-from-7 shift pattern, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a complex transport environment.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-moving operation.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Proven leadership by example and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the transport team to deliver operational performance.
• Plan and run the operation, manage core drivers, agency and support staff.
• Support the Transport Shift Manager to meet KPIs.
• Collaborate with management and 3PLs to optimise efficiency.

Skills

Transport experience

Planning & organizing

Communication

Lead by example

Team player

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 Swindon. 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, the hours of work will be 22:00 – 06:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £36,423 per annum, which includes a night shift premium.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance.
• 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 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:

• You will have experience of working within a complex transport environment
• You will also have experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment and planning and organising skills within a transport operation
• You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, to champion a can-do attitude
• You will be comfortable taking responsibility 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.