Transport Operations Manager

Do you currently work in a transport environment and are looking to move in a new direction? Are you looking to accelerate your career?  Maybe you feel you are stuck at a Crossroads! We have the perfect role for you!

Here at GXO we’re looking for a Transport Operations Manager to join our site in Crewe. You will be managing the day-to-day transport operation of the site and you will have a strong emphasis on Transport Compliance and operational efficiency, ensuring that KPI’S are achieved and ensuring all key Operator licence requirements are met.

This is a permanent role working Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 17:00, however some flexibility may be required.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £55,000 per annum and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, 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:

• Establish and enforce safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, taking appropriate measures to mitigate risks andmaintain a safe working environment.
• Stay current on transportation laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks.
• Progress the individual personal development plans of our Transport Supervisors to ensure they learn all developing legal requirements and grow in their roles to improve the status quo.
• Manage all responsibilities that are associated to having direct reports, including regular 1-1’s, appraisals, personal development plans, absence and disciplinary activities along with the overall effectiveness of the job roles within the department

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the transportation or logistics industry.
• Experience in safety leadership, with the ability to promote a culture of safety, implementing effective safety protocols, and fostering continuous improvement in safety practices across transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, safety regulations, and legal compliance.
• Must hold an international CPC licence

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.

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