Transport First Line Manager

Are you currently working in a transport environment but feel like you've hit a stop sign? Is your career ready for a new challenge? Transport yourself to GXO and find out how we do logistics differently!

GXO is currently seeking a talented and driven individual for the role of Transport First Line Manager, to join us on our B&Q contract in Worksop. You'll lead a team of people and coordinate activities to achieve business goals, focusing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture.

This is a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract position. You will work Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 22:00, with flexibility essential at peak times.

Pay, benefits and more:

You will be paid a salary of up to £34,902 per annum. You will also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), and have the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work‑life balance. You will have access to private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension, GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that’s comfortable. Additional perks include high street discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead and support a direct team of drivers, coaching performance and managing conduct to meet operational, safety and KPI requirements
• Oversee day‑to‑day transport operations, responding to issues and unplanned events quickly to minimise impact on service
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, O Licence and GXO processes, including defect reporting, checks and investigations
• Plan and manage resources effectively, maintaining accurate rotas and supporting maintenance, compliance and audit activity
• Act as a role model for customer service, safety and GXO values, escalating risks and issues where appropriate

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience managing drivers or operational teams within a fast paced transport or logistics environment
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance, Health & Safety and O Licence requirements
• Confidence in handling ER matters, performance management and coaching with professionalism and integrity
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, engage and support teams at all levels
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and a commitment to continuous improvement

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 (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.

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