Area Operations Manager

Are you currently working in a transport environment but feel like you’ve hit a stop sign? Are you looking for a career ‘move’, where you’ll constantly be challenged to grow and develop your skills? Are you ready to take the highway to your next challenge? Transport yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics differently!

GXO is currently seeking a talented and driven individual for the role of Area Operations Manager, to join us on our B&Q Store to Home contract. Flexibility to cover the North-West or North East region is highly preferred, so being located between these two areas would be ideal. You will play a key role in providing full support to all B&Q delivery hubs in the region, to ensure they are operating an efficient and cost-effective delivery service.

This role is being offered on a full-time, 6-month fixed term contract basis, working 45 hours per week Monday to Friday. We do require a level of flexibility with start and finish times - this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a competitive salary, you’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £425 per calendar month, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll 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. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Work closely with the Regional Operations Manager, Compliance Manager, B&Q Central Planning Team and Store to Home Managers to facilitate the Store to Home delivery service from nominated B&Q locations to customer addresses
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in accordance with all legal requirements; that damage is controlled, and vehicles are kept clean and presentable
• Support all B&Q Delivery Hubs and nominated locations to ensure they are operating an efficient cost-effective delivery service
• Responsible for all aspects of man management associated with delivery crews contracted to B&Q in the specified area to ensure a high level of professionalism and customer service

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• National CPC and an excellent working knowledge of transport compliance
• A proven track record of a transport operational management background within a fast-paced distribution environment, preferably with exposure to retail
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment and planning and organising skills
• Change management experience with a focus on business improvement and transformational management

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.

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