Transport Team Manager

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £34,170 per annum, and days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Lead and support a fleet of drivers and transport support colleagues, ensuring compliance with company guidelines, the Road Traffic Act, and all health & safety regulations
• Deliver a first‑class service to the store network by maintaining strong communication with stores and ensuring timely, efficient despatch
• Achieve weekly and monthly operational targets through effective use of the Integrated Transport Management System and Yard Smart
• Manage and engage the transport team by briefing drivers at the start of each shift, sharing performance updates, company news, and procedures, and motivating teams through guidance and encouragement
• Maintain positive on‑site relationships, including proactive engagement with union representatives, while undertaking all reasonable duties to support the effective running of the department

What you need to succeed at GXO:

You’ve been around transport operations and know how things tick, with a good understanding of transport rules and how to keep people safe
• You enjoy leading people and bringing teams together, whether that’s keeping things on track, boosting morale, or rolling up your sleeves when needed
• You’re comfortable with systems and screens, with strong PC skills and experience (or enthusiasm) for using scheduling and driver management tools
• You’re a natural communicator, happy chatting with drivers on shift or sharing clear updates in writing — teamwork is your comfort zone
• You’re proactive, flexible, and level‑headed, great at juggling deadlines, using your initiative, and staying positive in a fast‑moving environment