Shift Leader, Transportation

Do you have experience leading transport teams in a fast-paced logistics operation? Can you motivate Drivers and colleagues to deliver outstanding service while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance? Are you confident in managing operational challenges, performance targets and continuous improvement initiatives?

Join GXO as a Transport Shift Manager and take responsibility for leading a busy, temperature-controlled transport operation that plays a critical role in servicing the Greene King network. Working closely with drivers, planners and warehouse teams, you'll ensure deliveries are completed safely, legally and on time while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional who enjoys leading teams, solving operational challenges and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced logistics environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern of 04:00-12:00 and 12:00-20:00. Shifts are worked Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday on a rotational basis, providing operational support across the full transport operation., Lead the transport operation ensuring deliveries are completed safely and legally and on time
Manage, coach and develop drivers, team leaders and operational colleagues
Monitor transport KPI's investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve performance
Ensure full compliance with operator licence obligations and company policies
Work closely with planning, warehouse and customer teams to resolve challenges, improve efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Transport leadership in a large fast-paced logistics environment
Excellent knowledge of transport legislation including driver's hours and WTD
Strong people management and communication skills
National / international CPC and IOSH (desirable)

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

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £37,123.55 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package 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!