Transport Shift Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Provide overall leadership and accountability for the safe, efficient and profitable operation of the site, ensuring delivery of customer, operational and financial objectives .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeMallusk • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and operational management capabilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while driving performance and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and foster a high-performance culture within a logistics or manufacturing environment.

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Operational LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementCPC In Transport OperationsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Operational Performance MonitoringKPI ImplementationCost ControlQuality Standards ManagementService Level Agreement Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingPeople ManagementEngagement

Certifications & Qualifications

CPC In Transport Operations

Industry Keywords

LogisticsWarehousingTransportManufacturingHealth And Safety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall leadership and accountability for the safe, efficient and profitable operation of the site, ensuring delivery of customer, operational and financial objectives
Lead and develop site colleagues, creating a high-performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence
Manage customer relationships as the primary site contact, ensuring high levels of service, responsiveness and customer satisfaction
Drive operational performance by monitoring productivity, service levels, quality standards and operational KPIs while implementing improvement initiatives where required
Ensure full compliance with health and safety, transport, environmental, quality and statutory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture across the operation
Lead a small team of 8 colleagues
Report to the General Manager
Work Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience within a senior operational leadership role across logistics, warehousing, transport, manufacturing or a similar operational environment
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading large teams through direct and indirect management structures
Experience managing customer relationships, service level agreements and operational performance within a customer-focused environment
Strong commercial and financial awareness, including budget management, cost control and operational reporting
A CPC in Transport Operations
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Flexible dental insurance plans
Company sponsored pension scheme
24/7 online GP service
Life assurance
Fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
MyBenefits platform with high street discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Cashback cards
Saving scheme