Transport Supervisor

Job Overview

Here at GXO, we are looking for a Transport Supervisor to join our team in Avonmouth, supporting our Co‑op contract. The role is full‑time, permanent, on a 4‑on/4‑off shift pattern (06:00 – 18:00). The Supervisor will organise and control the daily transport operation, ensuring timely and cost‑effective delivery while fostering teamwork in a people‑oriented environment.

• Plan and schedule the transport function to meet all service level criteria
• Manage and develop transport administration staff and drivers
• Allocate vehicles to achieve weekly targets efficiently within the delivery schedule
• Conduct accident investigations (vehicle and personal) to company standards
• Track and prevent driver infringement levels
• Monitor driver workloads to meet agreed delivery schedules while achieving KPIs
• Support transport managers, planners and administration staff for smooth operation
• Oversee driver de‑briefing to consistently meet performance standards
• Promote company health & safety and employment policies, including vehicle checks, health & safety checks, and yard audits

• Excellent transport knowledge including route planning, drivers’ hours rules and vehicle/transport legislation/H&S legislation
• Experience in a fast‑moving environment with transport operating systems such as Tachomaster and Checkmaster
• Strong people‑management, coaching, and influencing skills
• International CPC holder and IOSH certification desirable
• Strong MS Office knowledge

Salary up to £33,800.00 and 23 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Our benefits package includes a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, and access to My Benefits platform offering high‑street discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, savings scheme and more.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions. We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains and 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 an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and a 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.