Transport Operations Lead Full Time NEW

• Lead and manage depot transport operations, ensuring full compliance with all driver, vehicle, and Operator Licence legislation while meeting customer and network requirements
• Drive operational efficiency through effective planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement of transport strategies and cost control
• Develop and manage driver teams, including training, performance, and employee relations, while promoting a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture
• Oversee fleet maintenance, compliance records, and Health & Safety standards, ensuring all systems, audits, and regulatory requirements are consistently met

• Proven experience in a similar transport role, ideally within a 3PL environment, with strong knowledge of route planning, driver hours, working time directive, and transport legislation (International CPC would be advantageous!)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage, coach, and develop high-performing teams while building effective relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements, financial performance, and transport systems, with experience using vehicle management tools (e.g., Tacho-master, Microlise are a good to have!)
• Resilient and proactive mindset, able to perform under pressure, handle challenging situations, and drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. 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.

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