Night Transport Operations Manager

Are you a passionate, analytical transport professional, always striving to ‘deliver’ results? ‘Transport’ yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics differently!

 

GXO is currently seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Night Transport Operations Manager. Working in a fast-paced Transport department for our leading high street retailer customer, you will experience a blend of first line operational tasks and hands on project involvement. Ensuring compliance of companies O’Licence obligations are met and ensure all customer expectations are met both internally and externally.

 

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be working an any 5 out of 7 shift pattern, 22:00 – 06:00, although some flexibility will be required– this is logistics after all!

 

Pay, benefits and more:

 

We are offering a salary of up to £40,000.00 with 25 days annual leave (plus 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:

 

• Provide leadership to direct reports and ensure all operational procedures and processes are adhered to ensuring the effective flow of goods into, through and out of the site and safe onward transportation to their final point of delivery
• Responsible for managing change positively and effectively by pro-actively managing operational planning and changing customer requirements
• Ensure a customer focused approach whilst being responsive to customer requirements.  Create excellence in customer relationship management by improving the service offered
• To ensure that the transport function is legally compliant by ensuring correct compliance processes are in place, and monitored within the O-licence regulations

 

What you need to succeed at GXO:

 

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the transportation or logistics industry
• Strong customer facing experience within a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, safety regulations, and legal compliance
• Good Microsoft Office knowledge - in particular Excel and Power BI, with a sound knowledge of transport management systems i.e., Microlise, Tachomaster, Paragon
• Problem solving skills and the ability to manage challenge

 

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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.