Transport Operations Controller

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom GXO Logistics Full time

Do you feel like you are on the road to nowhere? Are you currently working in a transport environment and looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to become a transport manager?
Here at GXO, we are looking for a **Transport Operations Controller** to join our team in Manchester to take full responsibility in organising and controlling the daily transport operation providing a timely and cost-effective delivery service, whilst promoting teamwork in a people-orientated environment. Supporting our Costa and Whitbread contract, you will also have a chance to grow and develop your own team with a focus on continuous improvement.
This is a full time, permanent position, working any 4 days from 8, 06:00 - 18:00.
**Pay, benefits and more**:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to **£40,000** per annum. In addition, we offer 23 annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.
**What you’ll do on a typical day**:

- Day-to-day, you will deal with all driver-related issues ensuring that all transport legislation is always adhered to
- Hold responsibility for compliance with Company and Statutory requirements regarding Operator Licence, H&S, service quality, drivers’ hours, and tacho regulations, inclusive of the working time directive
- Comply with all relevant Transport legislation covering the fleet, ensuring all vehicles are maintained in line with legal requirements and ‘O’ Licence requirements
- Be responsible for transport department resources, induction, assessment, and training, including agency staff, and supporting with HR requirements such as absence, timekeeping, and D&G

**What you need to succeed at GXO**:

- Excellent transport knowledge including route planning, knowledge of driver hour rules and vehicle/transport legislation
- Experience of working in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent people management, coaching and influencing skills
- Holder of a CPC would be preferable

**“We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.”**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £39,999.00-£40,000.00 per year


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