Transport First Line Manager

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Are you looking to use your transport supervisory or management experience in a new role? Are you happy to get stuck into our transport function, from planning to reports? Do you like the idea of working on a high-profile contract with one of the leading names in the logistics industry?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager to join our Costa Coffee team in Wellingborough. You will take shift responsibility for a team of Transport Clerks and Drivers, implementing and monitoring individual and team objectives and targets whilst ensuring company policies, procedures and legal requirements are adhered to. You will continuously coordinate resources/activity in real time to ensure that the shift completes all agreed routes on time and fully, meeting more than the minimum key performance indicators.

This is a full time, permanent position, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 06:00 – 18:00.

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £34,028.76 per annum and 23 days annual leave (inclusive of 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 My Benefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

• Daily management of a team of Drivers, Clerks and agency staff on shift
• Ensure colleagues adhere to Working Time and EU Driving Regulations
• Ensure full compliance in accordance with food handling procedures (HACCP) and BRC guidelines
• Provide leadership for team members, ensuring that their issues are understood, discussed and resolved in a timely manner
• Lead your team to meeting and exceeding operational objectives, such as service provision, productivity, and fuel KPIs

• Understanding of EU / Working Time Regulations and Tacho management, including the use of Tacho Master and Check Master and experience of working in a Trade Union environment desirable
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and coach teams to ensure excellent performance
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong IT skills, including warehouse systems and Microsoft Office

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 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.

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