Transport Shift Manager PM

Here at GXO, we're looking for a Transport Shift Manager , supporting the Primark contract in Thrapston. You'll be a Transport Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and takes pride in delivering results through people. In this role, you'll take ownership of a critical part of our transport operation, driving performance, ensuring legal compliance, and championing a strong safety-first culture. You'll play a key role in motivating and coaching your team, building capability across Team Leaders and colleagues, while ensuring the operation runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a full-time permanent position, working 5 days out of 7 on the PM shift pattern of 14:00 to 22:00 Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary of up to £40,314.00 plus a £3,000.00 shift allowance per annum, and 33 days annual leave (inc 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:

• Take full ownership of daily transport operations, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient performance
• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and wider colleagues to build a high-performing team
• Monitor, analyse and report on KPIs, service levels and compliance metrics
• Manage resource planning, operational challenges and risk mitigation across the shift
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement throughout the operation What you need to succeed at GXO:
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, safety standards and operational best practice
• Proven leadership experience within transport, logistics or a similar operational environment
• Ability to manage performance, analyse data and influence operational outcomes
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and develop team We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. 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.