Do you have a passion for people and operational safety? Are you looking for a fast-paced operation, that will utilise your operational and people leadership experience? Are you keen to shape the future of transport operations for one of the UK's largest retailers?
Here at GXO, we our recruiting for a Transport Teams Manager to join our team in Haydock (WA11 9WB) for our customer Sainsbury's. You'll play a key role in our transport operation, with responsibility for the effective and timely dispatch to our customer's retail and convenience stores, using the customers latest integrated Transport Management System.
The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Shift pattern of 4 on 4 off rotating (18:00 to 6:00 and 06:00 to 18:00).
Pay, benefits and more:
We're looking to offer a salary of up to £35,547.20 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts.
What you'll do on a typical day:
* Operational performance, achieving weekly and monthly targets through effective use of transport systems
* Fleet & compliance management, overseeing driver and transport colleagues, ensuring adherence to company guidelines, Road Traffic Act, and health & safety regulations
* Communication and shift briefings, being clear with expectations, sharing success and performance updates, company news and maintaining communication with stores
* Team leadership & union relations, motivating and guide the transport team while fostering positive relationships with unions and their representatives
* Service excellence & flexibility, delivering first-class service to the store network and undertake additional duties to support smooth departmental operations
What you need to succeed at GXO:
* Fast-paced operational experience with knowledge in transport legislation (CPC beneficial)
* Experience of leading/coaching and managing a team, with focus on colleague engagement
* Passionate to find opportunity and use initiative
* IT savvy with strong PC skills
* General awareness of health and safety, with promoting best-in-class delivery
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