Transport Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Are you currently working in a transport environment but feel like you’ve hit a stop sign? Are you looking for a career ‘move’, where you’ll constantly be challenged to grow and develop your skills? Are you ready to take the highway to your next challenge?

GXO is currently seeking a talented and driven Transport Shift Manager to join us on at our B&Q site in Swindon. Here you will lead a shift of team leaders, clerks, and drivers by giving direction and monitoring performance, to ensure that the department operates efficiently and effectively in providing a quality service.

This is a full time, permanent position, where you’ll be working Monday – Friday, on a 14:00 – 22:00 shift pattern.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £35,000.00. You’ll also receive 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 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 an onsite gym, private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension, and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• You’ll ensure the efficient running of the operation and drive operational performance through development of site systems and operational processes
• You’ll identify and resolve operational issues and where appropriate escalate to the Assistant Transport Manager, ensuring that the transport department always remains legally compliant
• You’ll analyse reports against KPI’s and take actions to improve results
• You’ll lead the transport team through the continued growth of the operation and introduce change positively

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• You will have experience of working within a large and fast paced transport environment or logistics environment (essential) at a supervisory level
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with excellent communication skills, to champion a can-do attitude
• You will also have experience of managing conflicting priorities, along with planning and organising skills within a fast-paced transport operation
• You will be comfortable taking responsibility demonstrating commitment and leading by example

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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.

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