Assistant General Manager

Are you a proven leader in logistics operations? Can you inspire and develop high-performing teams across multiple shifts? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment?

Here at GXO, we’re currently looking for a proactive  Assistant General Manager , to join our  B&Q contract in  Swindon . You’ll be reporting to the general manager, and will oversee all shift operations, leading a team of Shift Managers across day and night shifts. You’ll be responsible for optimising labour and equipment, driving operational performance, and ensuring exceptional customer service delivery.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You’ll be working on an ‘any 5 from 7’shift, covering the hours of 09:00 till 17:00 . However, flexibility will be required, this is Logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a competive salary, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a car allowance of £6,000 per year, a company sponsored pension scheme, life insurance and death in service.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead warehouse operations to meet KPIs and budget targets
• Motivate, coach, and develop teams to drive engagement and performance
• Promote clear communication and a culture of continuous improvement
• Champion health & safety compliance across all operational areas
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and challenge existing processes to drive innovation

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous proven experience in managing large teams in high-volume logistics environments
• Proven ability to coach and develop others
• Strong understanding of health & safety and inclusive workplace practices
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation

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. 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. We are 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.

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