Job Description

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment? Can you inspire and develop teams while driving operational excellence? Do you have the confidence to make timely decisions and lead change effectively?

Here at GXO, we're looking for a proactive and people-focused

Department Manager

to join our

River Island

contract based in

Milton Keynes.

You'll manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and maintaining real-time control of all accountable area. You'll lead by example, support your team's development, and uphold high standards of performance, safety, and customer service.

This is a full-time permanent position. You'll be working

Tuesday to Saturday

, covering the hours of

18:00 till 02:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary up to

35,984

per annum, and 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

Monitor progress and performance against Key Performance Indicators and costs against budget Create and maintain a positive team culture and spirit, encouraging involvement from all team members when sharing group, divisional and team information Manage the allocation of work on a day-to-day basis ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are met Promote flexibility through skills training and personal development

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Experience of working in a complex, fast-moving logistics/warehouse environment, ideally within eCommerce The ability to work on your own initiative, whilst effectively leading a team Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Knowledge of the end-to-end warehouse processes and health and safety, IOSH is highly desirable

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. 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 GXO 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.