Transport Team Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Crewe; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Crewe seeks a Transport Operations Manager to oversee daily transport operations. The role involves managing drivers and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. Applicants should have experience in a fast-paced environment and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £38,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cashback cards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced transport environment.
• CPC license is an advantage.
• Ability to manage driver performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport operations.
• Lead and support transport teams.
• Deliver daily briefs and debriefs.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Transport regulations knowledge

Driver management

Job description

• Manage the day-to-day running of transport operations across stores, outside storage and vendor operations.
• Lead, motivate, and support drivers and transport office teams across your shift.
• Deliver daily briefs and debriefs, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
• Manage driver performance, compliance, and behaviours, escalating where required.
• Ensure all incidents, delays, failures, and refusals are investigated and recorded.
• Previous experience working within a fast‑paced transport environment, with confidence of managing drivers.
• Good understanding of transport regulations and compliance.
• Effective communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• CPC license – would be an advantage.

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.

This is a full‑time, permanent role, working hours of 4 on 4 off, 6 am to 6 pm. Pay, benefits and more: We’re looking to offer a salary of £38 000 per annum, and 26.5 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!