Transport Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Lead and develop a large transport team, creating a positive culture focused on engagement, accountability, communication and high performance .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSherburn-in-Elmet • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills in logistics and transport operations, ensuring compliance with transport legislation and driving continuous improvement in service and efficiency. Capable of building relationships with stakeholders and effectively managing performance through KPI analysis.

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Management ExperienceLeadership CapabilityTransport Legislation KnowledgeKPI AnalysisInternational Managers CPC Qualification

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Hard Skills

Transport Operations ManagementFleet CompliancePerformance ImprovementOperational EfficiencyHealth and Safety Focus

Soft Skills

Team CoachingMotivating TeamsEffective CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

TachomasterAccsendGTSEPod

Certifications & Qualifications

International Managers CPC Qualification

Industry Keywords

LogisticsTransportSupply ChainFleet MaintenanceDrivers' Hours RegulationsWorking Time Directive

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a large transport team, creating a positive culture focused on engagement, accountability, communication and high performance
Manage the end-to-end transport operation, ensuring transport plans are delivered safely, legally and cost-effectively while maintaining high levels of service for both TJX and Multiuser customers
Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring operational issues are resolved quickly and communication remains clear and effective
Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, fleet maintenance requirements, Drivers' Hours regulations, Working Time Directive requirements and all relevant company policies and procedures
Drive continuous improvement across safety, service, cost and operational efficiency while monitoring KPIs, fleet utilisation and delivery performance to identify opportunities for improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven management experience within a fast-paced logistics, transport or supply chain environment
Strong leadership capability, with experience coaching, motivating and developing large teams while managing performance effectively
Sound knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance and industry best practice, with a strong focus on health and safety
Experience interpreting KPIs, analysing operational performance and implementing practical solutions to improve service and efficiency
International Managers CPC qualification together with knowledge of transport systems such as Tachomaster, Accsend, GTS and EPod would be highly advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days annual leave (pro rata)
Company-sponsored pension scheme
Life assurance
Access to a 24/7 online GP service
Comprehensive employee assistance programme
MyBenefits platform
High-street discounts
Cashback schemes
Cycle-to-work options
Wellbeing benefits