Transport Team Manager

On-site in Crewe·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

GXO Logistics

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Our summary

Salary: £42,000 a year
About £2,810 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Crewe
Contract: Full-time
Holiday: 23 days holiday inc. bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Nice to have

Logistics

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous experience within a transport, distribution or logistics environment, ideally in a supervisory or management capacity
Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing drivers and operational teams within a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of transport legislation, compliance requirements and transport operational processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain calm and effective in a time-critical operation

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We're offering a salary of £42,000.00 per annum, alongside 23.5 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, a company-sponsored pension scheme, life assurance, access to a 24/7 online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also benefit from our MyBenefits platform, offering high-street discounts, cashback schemes, cycle-to-work options and a range of wellbeing benefits.

The role

Are you an experienced leader within transport operations? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, time-critical environment where every shift brings new challenges? Ready to lead and motivate teams within one of the UK's most recognisable retail logistics operations?

Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a Transport Team Manager to support our TJX operation in Crewe. This is a full-time, permanent role, working 4 on 4 off from 18:00 to 06:00, where you'll lead a team of Transport Coordinators and Drivers, ensuring safe, compliant and high-performing transport operations are delivered across your shift.

Playing a key role within the transport management team, you'll be responsible for operational delivery, driver engagement, customer service and transport compliance while helping to create a positive, high-performing culture across the site.

What you'll do

Lead, motivate and support a team of Transport Coordinators and Drivers, creating a positive culture focused on safety, accountability, engagement and performance
Manage the day-to-day execution of transport operations, ensuring routes depart on time, resources are effectively allocated, and operational challenges are resolved quickly and efficiently
Act as a key point of contact for the customer and internal stakeholders, providing timely updates, managing expectations and supporting the resolution of operational issues
Ensure full compliance with Working Time Directive regulations, Drivers' Hours legislation, tachograph requirements and all transport-related operational standards
Monitor service levels, transport KPIs and operational performance, investigating incidents and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance and customer satisfaction

What you need to succeed at GXO

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.

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.