Transport Team Leader

Overview

Are you an experienced transport professional? Do you need a new challenge? Do you have a passion for people and operational safety? We are looking for a proactive Transport Team Leader for our Primark contract in Thrapston, who can keep the transport operation running smoothly, ensure compliance, and drive team performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love problem-solving, and have a passion for motivating people, this role is for you.

This is a full time, permanent position. You will be working Friday to Tuesday
14:00 to 22:00
.

We’re looking to offer a salary of £35,000 per annum
, and 33 days annual leave (inclusive bank holidays). In addition to generous remuneration, we value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits platform, online discounts, onsite parking and more.

• Lead daily transport operations, ensuring smooth and efficient performance
• Drive compliance with all administrative, legislative, and security requirements
• Collaborate across departments to prevent delays and keep customers informed
• Manage and motivate teams, including drivers and admin staff, through coaching and development
• Oversee performance and safety, from tachograph records to accident investigations and vehicle defect management

• Detail-driven and organized, with strong prioritisation skills and accuracy in all tasks
• Experienced in transport or fast-paced operations, with solid knowledge of EU regulations and drivers  working time directives
• Excellent communicator and problem-solver, confident engaging at all levels and working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Tech-savvy and adaptable, with strong MS Office skills and familiarity with transport systems (advantageous)

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 (DCS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 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.