Transport Supervisor

GXO Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Job description

Are you looking to use your transport supervisory or management experience? Do you like the sound of working on a large, complex operation with one of the biggest names in logistics? Are you ready for a challenge?

We’re looking for a Transport Supervisor on a full-time, permanent basis to join us at our busy Greene King drinks operation in Northampton, NN5. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective running of our transport function whilst providing leadership and management to the team to ensure objectives and targets are achieved.

You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, including rotating on bank holidays. Some flexibility and a couple of Saturdays in December may be required in peak periods; there is drink to be drunk and this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £35,692.00 per annum, and 28 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 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:

• Providing leadership and effective management of the team so that all objectives and targets are achieved
• Ensure effective communications are developed with and between departments and business streams in order to meet objectives within prescribed timescales
• Coordinating and prioritising activity across the shifts and business streams to ensure customer service requirements are met
• Maintaining accurate records and planning to ensure targets are achieved within the financial costings
• Adhering to Health and Safety, Fire, and Security requirements to provide a safe working environment

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A track record at a supervisory or management level within a complex, fast-paced transport operation
• Excellent knowledge of driving compliance and associated regulations; a Manager’s CPC would be ideal!
• Excellent organisational skills and strong interpersonal skills with previous managerial experience
• A strong personality with the ability to effectively manage drivers, push for operational excellence, and challenge the status quo

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.