Transport Shift Manager (Nights)

Overview

GXO is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to work at our busy Currys site in Newark. You will play a key role in supporting the dedicated transport operation for the GXO Currys network, ensuring customer satisfaction and procedural conformance. This is a full-time, permanent role on a 4 on 4 off rota, working night shifts from 18:00 to 06:00.

Responsibilities

• Daily operations issue management and resolution, including management of accidents and breakdowns, and escalation of issues that threaten the quality of service to the appropriate management level
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements related to health and safety, working time directives, O-licence legislation, tachograph laws and employment law
• Control and manage all drivers and the team\\\’s shift patterns—particularly with regard to bank holidays, annual leave and changes in customer requirements—to achieve weekly targets
• Manage, motivate, coach and develop staff to achieve stringent customer targets within a highly time-sensitive operation

Requirements / Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within a similar role, experience supervising a team and an operational understanding of a transport environment
• National CPC desirable
• Understanding of key operational cost drivers and P&L or cost centre management
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment, planning and organising

About 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. 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. Review GXO\\\’s candidate privacy statement here.

Salary and Benefits

You\\\’ll be paid up to £35,000 per annum, which includes a night shift allowance. You\\\’ll also receive 24 days annual leave, with the option to buy additional days to support a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company-sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You will have access to our MyBenefits platform offering high street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes and more. You\\\’ll also have access to GXO University for learning new skills and gaining qualifications at a pace that suits you. There is a continued focus on internal promotions, with over 55% of opportunities filled internally last year.