Head of Transport

North West England Permanent £90,000 - £95,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Transport will oversee and lead the development of the function and build an efficient national network
  • Exciting time to join a growing 3PL
  • Full autonomy to modernise a Transport Operation

About Our Client

The company is a well-established organisation within the 3PL sector. They have a clear strategy and investment plan to support further growth.

Job Description

The Head of Transport will,

  • Review, develop and implement strategies to optimise the transport operations covering processes, systems, and team
  • Manage and lead the transport team, ensuring clear communication and raising operational and financial performance
  • Ensure all operations adhere to health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, specifically warehouse operations to meet / exceed client expectations
  • Build and develop reporting to aid efficient business decisions
  • Support investment decisions to build the national network

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Transport should have:

  • Proven experience in the development of a transport network
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and regulations.
  • Ability to analyse data and implement cost-effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ideally, experience of TMS implementation

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary, circa £90,000 per annum + package
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Opportunity to work within a leading transport and distribution organisation.
  • Permanent position based in the NW



This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Transport to lead operations in the logistics department. If you have the required expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Jonathan Weller
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6892000
Phone number
+44 161 829 0388

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
North West England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Weller
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0388
Job reference
JN-112025-6892000