Night Operations Manager

at  XPO Logistics

Logistics done differently.
Is operating effectively in a transport environment one of your strengths?
Is coordinating drivers and ensuring you run a safe and efficient operation
a day-to-day occurrence for you? Do you find building strong and
sustainable relationships with stakeholders a habit? If so, we are looking
for a Night Operations Manager to join us, on a full time, permanent basis,
to be based out of the Gloucester site Mon to Fri - 19:00 - 05:00 shift
Pay, benefits and more:
The salary on offer will be up to £46,250, (Inc Shift Allowance). We also
offer 25 days’ holiday (including 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 benefits.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Take full operational accountability and responsibility for your

site, effectively managing your time to ensure a safe and efficient

service

• As a true people manager, you will focus on ensuring that your

colleagues receive the right level of support, coaching and

development

• Manage the relationship between XPO and our customers, constantly

communicating across various stakeholders

• Ensure that all teams are aligned, operating to XPO standard policies

and procedures

• Support the Contract Manager with adherence to all compliance and

legal obligations with a huge emphasis on safety, deputising in their

absence

• Assist with executing the daily plan for all deliveries and

collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site and keep

the customer updated

• Working closely with the onsite customer on a day-to-day basis,

you’ll support with period reviews and customer presentation in the

contract managers absence.

• Provide leadership and guidance for your team to enable them to meet

objectives, encouraging open communication

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Ideally you will already be a Transport/Distribution/Operations

Manager working in or having experience in a 3PL environment ,

looking to prove yourself in a complex and diverse operation.

• A People manager and leader with a collaborative approach to

achieving results

• Process driven
• You will have a track record of providing solutions to problems and

delivering results in a fast paced environment
Be part of something big.
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where
everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self
to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above,
so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but
you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our
recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you
apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage
applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To
empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if
you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews,
please don’t hesitate to let us know

• Take full operational accountability and responsibility for you