Operations Manager

at  XPO Logistics

Logistics done differently
Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Are you a
hands-on Operations Manager ready for your big break? We are looking for
someone like you. We’re currently recruiting for a Operations Manager to be
based at our site in Hanley for our contract with Fuchs. You’ll be
responsible for a long-standing contract, managing a team of 20, at the
customer premises. You’ll oversee the safe, compliant and accurate delivery
of Fuchs products, across Monday to Friday.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £43,000 per annum. In addition, we
offer 25 days holiday (plus 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:

• Oversee the traffic office and supervisory team.
• Responsible for first-line driver management, including conducting

driver appraisals, identifying training needs, and improving staff

skills.

• Manage the allocation of work, lost mileage, network issues, and

punctuality.

• Ensure compliance with policies, standard operating procedures, and

all relevant legislation.

• Support the General Manager in delivering agreed plans and budgets,

maintaining established levels of service and quality.

• Adhere to the Operator’s Licence undertakings.
• Conduct daily KPI checks including random drug and alcohol testing,

driving licence checks, gate checks, service monitoring, and depot
punctuality.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• It’s important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced

environment – no two days will be the same and we need you to think

on your feet

• Previous experience supervising and developing a team within a

transport environment

• Every day you’ll need to have an eye on continuous improvement of

operational efficiencies and fleet performance - do you have a track
record of improving things?
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

• Oversee the traffic office and supervisory team.
• Responsible for first-line driver management, including conductin