Job Description

Ready to lead a high-performing operation for one of the UK's best-known fashion retailers? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where people, performance and customer service are at the heart of success? Looking for the opportunity to develop teams, drive operational excellence and build your career with a global supply chain leader? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

Here at GXO, we're passionate about creating an environment where our people can grow, succeed and make a real impact. We are currently looking for a Shift Manager to join our River Island operation in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a busy warehouse operation, leading teams to deliver exceptional service while driving continuous improvement, colleague engagement and operational performance.

As part of a world-class logistics organisation, you'll benefit from excellent development opportunities, a collaborative culture and the chance to play a key role supporting one of the UK's leading fashion brands.

This is a full time, permanent position working a shift pattern of 4 on and 3 off and then 3 on and 4 off with working hours of 14:00 – 02:00

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £45,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus 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:

• Lead and motivate operational teams to deliver exceptional service and achieve KPI targets
• Manage daily resource planning, headcount allocation and operational performance across the shift
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality and productivity
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture through coaching, engagement, recognition and development of colleagues
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, environmental standards and operational procedures

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous management experience within a fast-paced logistics, warehousing or operational environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, motivate and engage teams at all levels
• Proven ability to analyse performance data and make effective operational decisions
• Good systems knowledge, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• A proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach with a focus on delivering results

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 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.