Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to join our Doncaster team, supporting our customer B&Q. Reporting to the CDC Manager, this role is responsible for the efficient, compliant and cost‑effective running of the transport operation at the Preston Brook site. You will lead and develop a high‑performing operations team, ensuring all legal, safety and service standards are not only met but exceeded. Through strong planning, people management and a continuous improvement mindset, you will play a key role in delivering operational excellence, customer satisfaction and a positive site culture.
This is a full‑time, permanent position, working 48 hours, any 5 from 7 and a rotating shift of 06:00 to 16:00 and 09:00 to 19:00.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £33,000, 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:
* Lead the day‑to‑day transport operation, managing safety, service, cost, and people performance against agreed KPIs
* Motivate, develop and manage the Operations Team, including recruitment, training, performance reviews, absence and conduct matters
* Plan and organise driver and vehicle rotas to meet daily and weekly targets using scheduling and planning systems
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, O‑Licence requirements, Road Traffic Act and company tachograph policies
* Deliver a high‑quality, first‑class service to customers, building confidence through operational knowledge and effective communication
* Manage operational budgets, vehicle checks, hygiene programmes, returns processes and system reporting (Microlise and CRM)
* Drive continuous improvement, positive site culture, environmental initiatives and cross‑site/department collaboration
What you need to succeed at GXO:
* Proven experience working in an operations environment, including transport and/or warehouse operations, with strong transport compliance knowledge
* Demonstrated people management and leadership experience, ideally within a unionised environment
* Experience using computerised planning, scheduling and driver management systems (e.g. Microlise / FTA systems) and a solid understanding of driver targets
* Strong IT skills, including effective use of MS Word and Excel, along with excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
* Flexible approach to work, with the ability to work shifts including weekends to support a Tuesday–Saturday operation, and a proven commitment to personal development and growth
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. 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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
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