Operations Manager - Night Shift
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£45,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£44,900
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.0×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1241 (62% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,900, and XPO Logistics is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1241 (Managers in transport and distribution) · 62% match
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 30% match
- Ineligible 1242 (Managers in storage and warehousing) · 6% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1241 Managers in transport and distribution Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears |
1243 Managers in logistics Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears |
1242 Managers in storage and warehousing Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join our Tesco Widnes operation. You will be working Sunday to Thursday, 23:00-07:00, you'll be responsible for leading the night transport operation, supporting and developing colleagues, maintaining compliance standards, and ensuring excellent service delivery for our customer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced transport environment where you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, lead a large team, and contribute to the continued success of the operation.
Pay, Benefits And More
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £45,000. In addition, we offer 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays with an option to buy an extra 5 days yearly. 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
- You will be the most senior point of contact throughout the night and will have management of 14 office colleagues and 210 volume colleagues (excluding agency) plus subcontractors
- Manage the overall operation of the depot on a night-to-night basis ensuring that agreed targets are achieved in line with business and customer requirements.
- Monitor planning and dispatch performance and make decisions to protect Customer Service
- Ensure the Site is legally compliant by ensuring correct processes are in place, have an owner and are monitored.
- Ensure reporting deadlines are met for both Financial and Compliance requirements.
- Proactively promote a health & safety culture
- Support & encourage a good team working spirit and ensure that the transport team work effectively with the Planning team and communicate frequently to achieve the business objectives
- Follow all HR requirements in relation to disciplinary, absence management and return to work situations
- Excellent communication skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Good communication & presentation skills
- Coaching & Leadership skills
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Taking responsibility and demonstrating commitment
- Persuasion and influencing skills
- Decision making
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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in transport and distribution (SOC 1241) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Offer £45,000
- Middle half £37,908–57,512
- Median £45,864
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£37,908–57,512), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. XPO Logistics holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1241 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.