Transport Team Manager

Are you an experienced leader within transport operations? Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced, time‑critical environment where every shift brings new challenges? Ready to lead and motivate teams within one of the UK’s most recognisable retail logistics operations?

Here at GXO, we’re recruiting for a Transport Team Manager (Nights) to support our TJX operation in Crewe. This is a full‑time, permanent role working 4 on 4 off, 18:00 – 06:00, where you’ll lead a team of Coordinators and Drivers to deliver safe, compliant and high‑performing transport operations throughout the night.

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Pay, benefits and more:

We’re offering a salary of £42,000, plus 23.5 days annual leave, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, life assurance, 24/7 access to an online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme.
You’ll also gain access to our MyBenefits platform, offering high‑street discounts, cycle‑to‑work schemes, cashback cards and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead, motivate and support drivers and the transport office team to deliver strong shift performance
• Be accountable for daily transport operations, including planning adjustments and route departures
• Oversee compliance across WTD, EU Drivers’ Hours and tachograph regulations
• Manage incidents, delays and customer updates, ensuring service levels are maintained
• Promote a safety‑first culture, ensuring all vehicle, driver and site standards are met

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous leadership experience within transport, distribution or logistics
• Excellent communication and people‑management skills
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and operational processes
• Highly organised with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work confidently in a high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environment

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.

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.