Shift Manager - Days

Logistics done differently. 

XPO Logistics are looking for a Shift Manager for our contract in Thurrock. This is your opportunity to take charge of a busy and unique transport operation. Working a day shift pattern, you’ll be comfortable challenging process and driving the operation forwards – does this sound like something for you? It will be working 5 over 7 rotating between an early and mid-shift with some occasional nights and/or weekend working. 

Pay, benefits and more: 

We’re looking to offer a salary up to £42,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 33 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 perks. 

What you’ll do on a typical day: 

• Take overall responsibility for the day to day running of the shift function, including the relationship with the customer and managing a team of Operators 

• Drive standards for operational compliance and health and safety 

• Ensure that late shift KPIs are hit and meet the customer SLAs. 

• Get involved in HR activity, including incident investigations, disciplinaries and performance management. 

What you need to succeed at XPO: 

• A strong, demonstrable background in Logistics management 

• Ideally, you’ll have worked in a Fuel delivery environment and understand customer needs. 

• National or International CPC, IOSH is desirable, Experience with remote out base operations is preferable. 

• Experience of successfully performance managing teams 

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. 

XPO 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 XPO a great place to work.

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.