Operations Manager

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Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same? Can you lead a team to deliver exceptional results while driving efficiency and safety? If so, we’ve got the perfect role for you!

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for an Operations Manager to join our team at the B&Q Redhouse site in Doncaster
. You’ll lead a busy warehouse operation, ensuring KPIs are met, safety standards are upheld, and your team is motivated to deliver outstanding service for one of the UK’s most trusted retail brands.

This is a full‑time, permanent position. You will work rotating shifts of Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 and Sunday 10:00 – 18:00, Monday to Thursday, 14:00 – 22:00. Flexibility will be essential at peak times, as logistics demand it.

We’re looking to pay a competitive salary, depending upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days for a positive work‑life balance. Your benefits package includes a company‑sponsored pension plan, death in service benefit, personal accident insurance and access to our voluntary benefits platform, offering retail discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, and more.

• Lead and motivate your team to achieve KPIs and operational targets.
• Deliver daily shift briefings and ensure clear communication across the operation.
• Manage staffing levels, absence and holiday planning to maintain service levels.
• Drive a proactive approach to Health & Safety, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with transport and planning teams to optimise resources and vehicle utilisation.
• Ensure operational costs are controlled and budgets are met.

• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or management role within warehousing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• Ability to manage operations within budgetary constraints.
• PC literacy and experience with warehouse systems.
• Flexible approach to working hours and a commitment to operational excellence.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. 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. GXO is 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.

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.

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