Swindon Transport Shift Manager ENG SN5 7JF

Are you looking to use your transport supervisory or management experience in a new role? Do you like the sound of working on a large, complex operation with one of the biggest names in logistics? Are you ready for a challenge?

 

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Swindon, supporting our customer Iceland. As the Transport Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, compliance and efficient management of the transport operation while ensuring all store delivery routes are despatched on times.

 

This is a full time, permanent position, working a 4 on 4 off shift of 07:00 till 19:00.

 

Pay, benefits and more:

 

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £45,453.06 per annum and 23 days annual leave (including 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! 

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

 

• Carry out day-to-day driver planning, focusing on resource optimisation, using both GXO and agency colleagues
• Ensure that all drivers are compliant with EU and working time directive regulations and that any accidents/incidents are investigated in a timely manner
• Lead your team to meeting and exceeding operational objectives, such as service provision, productivity and fuel KPIs
• Reconcile weekly statistics and ensure that KPI dashboards are fully complete, accurate and up to date

 

What you need to succeed at GXO:

 

• A track record at a supervisory or management level within a complex, fast-paced transport operation
• Excellent knowledge of driving compliance and associated regulations (a CPC would be ideal)
• The ability to work with large amounts of data, analysing and displaying this into an appropriate format
• A strong personality with the ability to effectively manage drivers, push for operational excellence and challenge the status quo

 

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.