Job Description

Are you an experienced transport professional who enjoys leading teams and keeping operations running smoothly? Can you drive high standards of safety, compliance and customer service in a fast-paced environment? Looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership career?

Join GXO as a Transport First Line Manager (FLM) supporting the Costa contract at Sherburn. Leading a team of drivers, you'll play a key role in delivering a safe, efficient and customer-focused transport operation. From managing driver performance and fleet compliance to driving operational improvements and controlling costs, you'll help ensure we continue to deliver first-class service to our customer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with transport experience looking to take the next step into leadership.

This is a full time, permanent, position working 4 from 8 days, 06:00 to 18:00

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £36,000 per annum, and 23 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 support a team of drivers to achieve operational and service targets
• Monitor transport compliance, including Driver Hours, WTD and Operator Licence requirements
• Manage driver performance, absence, conduct and development activities
• Track transport KPIs, costs and fleet performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Promote a strong culture of health & safety, food safety and exceptional customer service

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience within a transport or logistics operation
• Knowledge of transport legislation, Driver Hours and Working Time Directive requirements
• Strong communication and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others
• Good IT skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
• CPC qualification or willingness to work towards one would be advantageous

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.