Head of Transport

Indigo Search Limited

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 20 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Head of Transport will oversee multi-site operations in a fast-paced transport environment, reporting directly to the Board.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics and transport management, with essential qualifications including CPC National Certification.
The role involves managing a P&L of approximately £16 million and leading initiatives for best-in-class logistics transport.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of drivers, as well as maintaining strong client relationships.
The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000, reflecting the seniority and responsibilities of the role.

THE ROLE:

Reporting into the Board, the Head of Transport will be responsible for multi-site operations for high-profile & fast-paced transport operations within a Next-Day or Same-Day Transport environment.
Compliance and Legislation adherence.
Significant Change Management.
Management of multi-client portfolio across various sectors.
P&L responsibility for multiple client contracts.
Responsibility for two sites & circa 140 drivers, 140+ LGV & HGV vehicles, Transport Team & Planning Team.
Recruitment, on-boarding and driver retention.
You will be front-foot in helping to lead the operation - a big part of this role will be in spotting opportunities to grow revenue for the business.
Management of P&L of approx £16m costs, SLA's etc.
Proposing & leading "Best in Class" Logistics Transport initiatives for the business.
Driver/Talent attraction & retention.
Account management of clients - including regular meetings & communication in order to ensure a strong working relationship.

THE PERSON:

Operations Director, Senior General Manager, Head of Logistics or Regional General Manager o ideally within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 1 OR Day 1 for Day 2).
3PL / Haulage or Palletwork experience - ESSENTIAL
CPC National Certification - ESSENTIAL
Multi-Client experience - ESSENTIAL
Closed Book Transport Management experience - ESSENTIAL
Multi-Site Transport Management experience - ESSENTIAL
Very strong on Compliance and Legislation adherence.
Overall management responsibility for at least 120 heads or more.
Demonstrable experience of success in your Logistics & Transport career to date.
Front-foot leadership style - this role is will be quite hands on.
Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
Someone who wants to develop their career with a progressive business.
Able to commute to & from West Yorkshire on a daily basis.

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