Transport Manager

Love running a fast-paced transport operation where no two days are the same? Looking for your next step where you can lead a team, drive performance, and make a real impact every day? Ready to take charge of a transport function and make it more efficient, more effective, and more successful?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for an experienced and driven Transport Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day transport operation at our NHS, Maidstone site. You will ensure the effective operation of the transport function, drive continuous improvements and further develop integrated transport solutions to deliver a premium and cost effective, compliant transport function. As Transport Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the operation, responsible for delivering an efficient, effective and customer-focused service.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £61,000 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:

• Leading and managing the day-to-day transport operation to achieve daily performance targets and weekly KPIs
• Line management of Transport Operators and Drivers, ensuring colleagues are fully trained, supported and legally compliant
• Managing drivers’ hours, infringements, pay queries and training requirements
• Promoting a positive health, safety and environmental culture, challenging unsafe or poor practices
• Ensuring the fleet is fully legally compliant, managing servicing schedules and repairs through agreed partners

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Solid working knowledge of current EU Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations
• Previous experience or working knowledge of Transport Management Systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proven experience working within transport operations and delivering results under pressure and tight deadlines

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.