Transport Team Manager

Do you have a passion for people and operational safety? Are you looking for a fast-paced operation, that will utilise your transport technical expertise? 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 Team Manager to join our team in Lichfield, for our customer Screwfix. In this role, you will focus on the integration and successful delivery of the Transport Management System, ensuring the whole network team is supported with your technical expertise in Winsight / Ortec TMS systems. You will provide strong leadership across the transport department, also providing proactive people management and ensuring the safety of our fleet and transport operation.

This is a full time, 12-month fixed term position, where you'll be working Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, 37.5 hours per week. Some flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Please note there maybe a requirement at times to travel between our Retail sites across the network.

Pay, benefits and more:

You'll be paid a salary of up to £33,100 per annum and receive 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). You'll have access to a company pension scheme, extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives, and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you're comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 60% last year!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Support the Transport management team with insights / outputs from the Winsight / Ortec TMS System
• Support Drivers / Admins with clear support plans to develop usage of TMS system
• You will be responsible for a team of up to 120 Drivers as well as administrators. Also, the running of cost-effective daily Transport plans
• You'll be overseeing any vehicle defects and repairs and making sure a consistent and thorough vehicle report is created
• As well as this you will be making sure Health & Safety measure are adhered to, to a high standard for all colleagues on shift
• You will be monitoring TUP's, various compliance and general administration duties in line with transport legislation, company policy and procedures
• Disciplinaries, investigations, behavioral audits and absence management will also be included will be included in your role
• As well as this you will have good customer/client engagement skills in order to liaise with your team and Senior Management to ensure a smooth running of service and reporting is done to a high standard

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience of Ortec & Winsight use in a fast-paced transport environment
• Having pre-existing management experience is advantageous alongside having any existing Transport knowledge
• As well as this you will be an organized, driven individual with the ability to work alone and as a team effectively
• You'll also be an effective communicator and able to develop good working relationships at all levels within the Transport Team and able to converse confidently with our customer
• A levelheaded attitude is needed in this pressurized environment as well as being computer literate
• Transport Management CPC (national and international) preferred

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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.